Illustrated Index of British Shells by G. B. Sowerby
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"Illustrated Index of British Shells" by G. B. Sowerby is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work provides detailed illustrations and descriptions of recent shell species found in Britain, along with names and critical information aimed at assisting both naturalists and collectors. The opening of the text presents the author's motivation behind this comprehensive guide, illustrating a gap in existing literature that combines easy accessibility with informative content. Sowerby
notes the limitations of prior works, such as a lack of visual references in existing catalogs and expensive comprehensive volumes that were out of reach for many enthusiasts. He outlines an array of mollusca classifications and includes various figures and descriptions that cover around 600 species, highlighting their habitats, behaviors, and localities. This serves as a practical introduction for readers interested in identifying and understanding British shells more thoroughly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Illustrated Index of British Shells Containing figures of all the recent species |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Mollusks -- Great Britain -- Identification |
| Subject | Mollusks -- Great Britain -- Geographical distribution |
| Subject | Shells -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43305 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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