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Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean
Alan J. Kohn
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Description for Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean
Hardback. Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. This title identifies 53 valid species of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, a region that supports a diverse but taxonomically challenging group of Conus. Num Pages: 480 pages, 109 color plates. 97 color illus. 32 halftones. 12 line illus. 12 tables. 35 color maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KJ; PSPM; PSVT3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 285 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2198.
Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce--injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed whole--have a range of pharmaceutical applications, from painkillers to antidepressants. This beautifully illustrated book identifies 53 valid species of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, a region that supports a diverse but taxonomically challenging group of Conus. Introductory chapters cover the ... Read more
Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce--injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed whole--have a range of pharmaceutical applications, from painkillers to antidepressants. This beautifully illustrated book identifies 53 valid species of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, a region that supports a diverse but taxonomically challenging group of Conus. Introductory chapters cover the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691135380
SKU
V9780691135380
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Ref
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About Alan J. Kohn
Alan J. Kohn is professor emeritus of biology at the University of Washington. His books include Manual of the Living Conidae: Indo-Pacific Region and Life History and Biogeography: Patterns in Conus.
Reviews for Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean
"The comprehensive and clearly written species accounts, ranging from two to seven pages in length, occupy the bulk of the book. The volume is lavishly illustrated with 2,000-plus photos, presenting multiple images showing the variation of shapes and colors within each species. A valuable resource for anyone interested in cone shells in general and the mollusks of the tropical western ... Read more