Freshwater Bivalves of China
The Definitive Reference on China’s Freshwater Bivalve Diversity
Freshwater Bivalves of China is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference work documenting the rich and unique diversity of freshwater bivalves across China’s rivers, lakes, wetlands, and floodplain systems. Combining authoritative taxonomic treatments with high-quality photographic plates, this volume serves as an essential guide for identification, ecological study, and conservation research.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, anatomical characters, distribution patterns, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation across China’s diverse bivalve fauna.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and regional biodiversity assessments.
Ecological and conservation insights, with notes on habitat status, environmental pressures, and species of concern.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, freshwater ecologists, conservation biologists, environmental researchers, and shell collectors, this work offers the most complete and authoritative overview of China’s freshwater bivalve diversity—combining scientific precision with exceptional visual clarity.
The Definitive Reference on China’s Freshwater Bivalve Diversity
Freshwater Bivalves of China is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference work documenting the rich and unique diversity of freshwater bivalves across China’s rivers, lakes, wetlands, and floodplain systems. Combining authoritative taxonomic treatments with high-quality photographic plates, this volume serves as an essential guide for identification, ecological study, and conservation research.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, anatomical characters, distribution patterns, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation across China’s diverse bivalve fauna.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and regional biodiversity assessments.
Ecological and conservation insights, with notes on habitat status, environmental pressures, and species of concern.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, freshwater ecologists, conservation biologists, environmental researchers, and shell collectors, this work offers the most complete and authoritative overview of China’s freshwater bivalve diversity—combining scientific precision with exceptional visual clarity.