Freshwater Molluscs of Venezuela
The Definitive Reference on Venezuela’s Inland Molluscan Biodiversity
Freshwater Molluscs of Venezuela is a comprehensive and richly illustrated reference documenting the diverse assemblage of freshwater gastropods and bivalves inhabiting Venezuela’s rivers, lakes, floodplains, wetlands, and Andean foothill streams. Bringing together authoritative taxonomic treatments with high-quality images and detailed ecological information, this volume serves as an essential resource for identification, research, and conservation.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts presenting shell morphology, diagnostic features, anatomical notes, distribution patterns, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation within Venezuela’s freshwater molluscan fauna.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting advancements in Neotropical malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and regional biodiversity studies.
Ecological and conservation insights, including information on endemic species, environmental pressures, and habitats of concern.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further scientific investigation.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, freshwater ecologists, conservation biologists, environmental researchers, and serious collectors, this volume provides the most complete and authoritative overview of Venezuela’s freshwater molluscs—combining scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity.
The Definitive Reference on Venezuela’s Inland Molluscan Biodiversity
Freshwater Molluscs of Venezuela is a comprehensive and richly illustrated reference documenting the diverse assemblage of freshwater gastropods and bivalves inhabiting Venezuela’s rivers, lakes, floodplains, wetlands, and Andean foothill streams. Bringing together authoritative taxonomic treatments with high-quality images and detailed ecological information, this volume serves as an essential resource for identification, research, and conservation.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts presenting shell morphology, diagnostic features, anatomical notes, distribution patterns, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation within Venezuela’s freshwater molluscan fauna.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting advancements in Neotropical malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and regional biodiversity studies.
Ecological and conservation insights, including information on endemic species, environmental pressures, and habitats of concern.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further scientific investigation.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, freshwater ecologists, conservation biologists, environmental researchers, and serious collectors, this volume provides the most complete and authoritative overview of Venezuela’s freshwater molluscs—combining scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity.