Type Specimens of Land Snails Described By R.T. Lowe From Macronesia
The Definitive Reference on Lowe’s Macaronesian Land Snail Types
Type Specimens of Land Snails Described by R.T. Lowe from Macaronesia is a comprehensive and authoritative reference documenting the original type specimens of land snails described by the pioneering malacologist R.T. Lowe in the Macaronesian islands, including Madeira, the Azores, and the Canary Islands. Combining meticulous taxonomic detail with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential resource for historical, taxonomic, and biodiversity research.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed type specimen accounts providing original descriptions, shell morphology, diagnostic features, and current taxonomic status.
High-quality photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and variation.
Historical and taxonomic context, tracing Lowe’s contributions to malacology and their relevance to modern classification.
Bibliographic references supporting verification, further study, and comparative research.
Geographic and ecological notes, detailing type localities and habitat information where known.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, taxonomists, museum curators, and land snail researchers, this volume combines scientific rigor with historical insight, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of R.T. Lowe’s Macaronesian land snail type specimens.
The Definitive Reference on Lowe’s Macaronesian Land Snail Types
Type Specimens of Land Snails Described by R.T. Lowe from Macaronesia is a comprehensive and authoritative reference documenting the original type specimens of land snails described by the pioneering malacologist R.T. Lowe in the Macaronesian islands, including Madeira, the Azores, and the Canary Islands. Combining meticulous taxonomic detail with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential resource for historical, taxonomic, and biodiversity research.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed type specimen accounts providing original descriptions, shell morphology, diagnostic features, and current taxonomic status.
High-quality photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, and variation.
Historical and taxonomic context, tracing Lowe’s contributions to malacology and their relevance to modern classification.
Bibliographic references supporting verification, further study, and comparative research.
Geographic and ecological notes, detailing type localities and habitat information where known.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, taxonomists, museum curators, and land snail researchers, this volume combines scientific rigor with historical insight, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of R.T. Lowe’s Macaronesian land snail type specimens.