Author: Lorenz F.,
Title: Monograph of the Genus Pustularia (Gastropoda: Cypraeidae)
Description: 2014. Conchbook Publ. In 8vo gr., hardcover, pp. 130 with 30 color pls., 37 figd. and 6 maps. This book gives a comprehensive look at a single genus of small cowries that seem to show little morphological variation. It renders a detailed analysis of every aspect that the cowry shell itself may reveal about its builder. While the results for this particular genus show a surprising consistency with the results of molecular analysis, this study can serve as an example of cowry studies that incorporate both disciplines: a modern approach to conchology as well as genetic barcoding. Discussions and descriptions of all species, subspecies, and their variations will be given.

Keywords: shells molluscs


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