A Comprehensive Guide to the Conidae of the Marquesas Islands
Cone Shells of the Marquesas provides an authoritative and visually stunning overview of the cone snail species inhabiting the remote waters of the Marquesas Islands. Combining rigorous taxonomy with high-quality photography, this volume serves as both a scientific reference and a guide for shell collectors, researchers, and marine enthusiasts.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species descriptions covering shell morphology, diagnostic features, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and plates highlighting shell patterns, coloration, and distinctive structures.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in Conidae taxonomy and phylogeny.
Distributional and ecological notes, showcasing the marine biodiversity of the Marquesas region.
An essential resource for malacologists, marine biologists, conchologists, and shell collectors, this volume celebrates the extraordinary diversity and unique beauty of cone shells in the Marquesas Islands.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Conidae of the Marquesas Islands
Cone Shells of the Marquesas provides an authoritative and visually stunning overview of the cone snail species inhabiting the remote waters of the Marquesas Islands. Combining rigorous taxonomy with high-quality photography, this volume serves as both a scientific reference and a guide for shell collectors, researchers, and marine enthusiasts.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species descriptions covering shell morphology, diagnostic features, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and plates highlighting shell patterns, coloration, and distinctive structures.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in Conidae taxonomy and phylogeny.
Distributional and ecological notes, showcasing the marine biodiversity of the Marquesas region.
An essential resource for malacologists, marine biologists, conchologists, and shell collectors, this volume celebrates the extraordinary diversity and unique beauty of cone shells in the Marquesas Islands.