Illustrated Index of British Shells / Containing figures of all the recent species

Name: Illustrated Index of British Shells / Containing figures of all the recent species
Author: G. B. Sowerby

By G. B. Sowerby

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A compact illustrated reference presents colored figures and concise descriptions of the British mollusc fauna, treating both univalve and bivalve shells. It begins with a plain introduction to external anatomy and classification, distinguishing major groups such as Gasteropoda and Bivalvia and noting family-level characteristics. Systematic plates arranged by family and genus show nearly seven hundred figures, each accompanied by selected synonyms and brief notes on distinguishing shell characters. Practical annotations supply information on habits, habitats, localities, depth ranges, and relative abundance, and a short list links living species with identical fossil representatives to aid collectors and field identification.

About the Author

G. B. Sowerby

G. B. Sowerby was a notable figure in the field of conchology, the study of mollusks and their shells. He is best known for his works "A Conchological Manual" and "Illustrated Index of British Shells," which provide detailed illustrations and descriptions of various shell species. Sowerby's contributions have been significant in advancing the understanding of British marine life and shell classification. His meticulous approach to documenting shell species has made his works valuable resources for both amateur and professional conchologists.