Marine and Freshwater Molluscs French Caribbean
The Definitive Reference on the Molluscan Fauna of the French Caribbean Islands
Marine and Freshwater Molluscs of the French Caribbean is a comprehensive and visually rich reference documenting the diverse gastropod and bivalve species inhabiting both marine and freshwater habitats across the French Caribbean islands. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this volume serves as an essential guide for identification, ecological study, and biodiversity research in this biologically unique region.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and habitat preferences for both marine and freshwater molluscs.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and Caribbean biodiversity research.
Ecological and biogeographic insights, including notes on endemism, habitat specificity, and conservation status.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further scientific study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine and freshwater biologists, ecologists, shell collectors, and conservation researchers, this work combines scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of the molluscan fauna of the French Caribbean.
The Definitive Reference on the Molluscan Fauna of the French Caribbean Islands
Marine and Freshwater Molluscs of the French Caribbean is a comprehensive and visually rich reference documenting the diverse gastropod and bivalve species inhabiting both marine and freshwater habitats across the French Caribbean islands. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this volume serves as an essential guide for identification, ecological study, and biodiversity research in this biologically unique region.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and habitat preferences for both marine and freshwater molluscs.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and Caribbean biodiversity research.
Ecological and biogeographic insights, including notes on endemism, habitat specificity, and conservation status.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further scientific study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine and freshwater biologists, ecologists, shell collectors, and conservation researchers, this work combines scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of the molluscan fauna of the French Caribbean.