A Monograph Of The Fluviatile Bivalve Shells Of The River Ohio Containing Twelve Genera And Sixty-Eight Species (1832)

""A Monograph of the Fluviatile Bivalve Shells of the River Ohio"" is a scientific book written by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1832. The book is a comprehensive study of the mollusk species found in the River Ohio, focusing specifically on the bivalve shells. It contains detailed descriptions of twelve genera and sixty-eight species of these shells, along with illustrations and diagrams to aid in identification. The author provides information on the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of each species, as well as their classification and evolutionary history. The book is considered a significant contribution to the field of malacology, and is still referenced by scientists and researchers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.