The Silvano Larini Cowry Collection
The Definitive Reference on One of the World’s Greatest Cowry Collections
The Silvano Larini Cowry Collection is a comprehensive and visually stunning reference documenting the remarkable cowry (family Cypraeidae) specimens amassed by the renowned collector Silvano Larini. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and detailed illustrations, this work provides an unparalleled overview of one of the world’s most extensive and significant private cowry collections.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts with shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and collector notes.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, patterns, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in malacology and molecular phylogenetics.
Collector insights and historical context, highlighting the significance of the Larini collection in cowry research.
Bibliographic references supporting further study and comparative research.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, cowry enthusiasts, conchologists, museum curators, and shell collectors, this volume combines scientific rigor with visual appeal, offering a definitive overview of the Silvano Larini Cowry Collection and its global significance.
The Definitive Reference on One of the World’s Greatest Cowry Collections
The Silvano Larini Cowry Collection is a comprehensive and visually stunning reference documenting the remarkable cowry (family Cypraeidae) specimens amassed by the renowned collector Silvano Larini. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and detailed illustrations, this work provides an unparalleled overview of one of the world’s most extensive and significant private cowry collections.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts with shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and collector notes.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, patterns, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in malacology and molecular phylogenetics.
Collector insights and historical context, highlighting the significance of the Larini collection in cowry research.
Bibliographic references supporting further study and comparative research.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, cowry enthusiasts, conchologists, museum curators, and shell collectors, this volume combines scientific rigor with visual appeal, offering a definitive overview of the Silvano Larini Cowry Collection and its global significance.