The Complete Writings Of Constantine Smaltz Rafinesque: On Recent Fossil Conchology (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The greatest diñiculty under which the student of American Conchology1abors, is the impossibility of obtaining access to the earlier writings on the subject. To remove this. Difficulty, a series of Reprints was commenced several years since, by the publication of the Complete Writings of Thomas Say. The present volume offers in an equally accessible form, all the known writings of constantine smaltz rafinesque. It is believed to contain a re-print of all his contributions to Recent and Fossil Conchology, and fac-similes of all his published figures. It is the result of the research of several years, and contains extracts from works whose titles are not given ia any of the Bibliographies, not even the exhaustive one recently published by Carus and Engellman. It must, however, be antici pated, that among the numerous publications of so prolific an author, some additional descript10ns of Mollusca may yet come to light.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book by the esteemed author C. S. Rafinesque presents an "Analyse de la Nature" or "Analysis of Nature" exploring the classification and characteristics of living organisms as understood during the early 19th century. It represents an important contribution to the study of natural history, building on the systems of classification proposed by Carl Linnaeus and focusing on the diversity of mollusks and other invertebrate animals. Through detailed descriptions and the establishment of new genera and species, the author provides valuable insights into the richness and complexity of the natural world. Rafinesque's work is not limited to the description of species but also delves into the broader themes of comparative anatomy, the relationship between structure and function in organisms, and the distribution of species across different regions. He identifies patterns in the distribution of mollusks, highlighting the distinct characteristics of those found in the Ohio River compared to the Atlantic coast, a finding that would pave the way for further research into biogeographic patterns. The book's significance lies in its contribution to the understanding of mollusks, advancing the field of malacology and providing insights that would influence subsequent generations of naturalists. Rafinesque's work remains a valuable resource for researchers and anyone interested in the study of invertebrate animals and the history of natural history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331880240_0
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