Cowries: A Guide to the Gastropod Family Cypraeidae – Volumes 1 & 2
A Comprehensive Introduction to the World of Cowries
Volume 1 of Cowries provides an in-depth look at the first portion of the world’s cowries, offering detailed taxonomic information and exceptional visual documentation. This volume lays the foundation for understanding the morphology, diversity, and classification of these iconic marine gastropods.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species accounts with shell morphology, identification features, and habitat notes.
High-quality color photographs and plates illustrating shell patterns, coloration, and variations.
Updated systematic classification, reflecting current research in Cypraeidae taxonomy.
Distribution and ecological insights, providing context for each species’ role in its ecosystem.
Cowries: A Guide to the Gastropod Family Cypraeidae – Volume 2
The Definitive Continuation of the Cowries Series
Volume 2 continues the comprehensive coverage of cowries, documenting the remaining species and providing extensive photographic and taxonomic information. This volume completes the world survey, offering an indispensable reference for study, identification, and collection.
Highlights include:
Detailed species descriptions with morphology, diagnostic features, and habitat data.
Extensive full-color plates and photographs, capturing shell patterns, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Updated systematic classification, incorporating the latest advances in Cypraeidae research.
Distribution and ecological information, highlighting the global diversity of cowries.
A Comprehensive Introduction to the World of Cowries
Volume 1 of Cowries provides an in-depth look at the first portion of the world’s cowries, offering detailed taxonomic information and exceptional visual documentation. This volume lays the foundation for understanding the morphology, diversity, and classification of these iconic marine gastropods.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species accounts with shell morphology, identification features, and habitat notes.
High-quality color photographs and plates illustrating shell patterns, coloration, and variations.
Updated systematic classification, reflecting current research in Cypraeidae taxonomy.
Distribution and ecological insights, providing context for each species’ role in its ecosystem.
Cowries: A Guide to the Gastropod Family Cypraeidae – Volume 2
The Definitive Continuation of the Cowries Series
Volume 2 continues the comprehensive coverage of cowries, documenting the remaining species and providing extensive photographic and taxonomic information. This volume completes the world survey, offering an indispensable reference for study, identification, and collection.
Highlights include:
Detailed species descriptions with morphology, diagnostic features, and habitat data.
Extensive full-color plates and photographs, capturing shell patterns, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Updated systematic classification, incorporating the latest advances in Cypraeidae research.
Distribution and ecological information, highlighting the global diversity of cowries.