Valery Louis Victor Potiez Andrã Louis Gaspard Michaud (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of brachiopods, a fascinating group of marine invertebrates that have existed for millions of years. The author, a leading expert in the field, presents a comprehensive study of their classification, structure, and evolution. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book explores the remarkable diversity of brachiopods, from the tiny Lingula to the giant Spirifer. The author also discusses the ecological significance of brachiopods and their role in understanding ancient environments. This book is an invaluable resource for scientists and anyone interested in the wonders of the ocean's past. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, which is now considered one of the foundational works in the field of malacology, served as the basis for classifying mollusks for several decades after its publication in 1825. Drawing from the research of several prominent naturalists and malacologists, the author presents a comprehensive system for understanding the physical and biological characteristics of mollusks, including their anatomy, physiology, and systems for movement, digestion, reproduction, and sensory perception. The author further examines the distinction between animals with univalve and multivalve shells and discusses the structural differences between terrestrial and aquatic species. Finally, the book explores the complex relationship between mollusks and their role within the larger ecosystem. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.