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 publication written by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1832. The book is a comprehensive study of the bivalve shells found in the River Ohio, containing descriptions and illustrations of twelve genera and sixty-eight species. Rafinesque's work is considered one of the earliest and most important studies of freshwater bivalves in North America. The book includes detailed information on the anatomy, distribution, and ecology of each species, as well as notes on their uses by humans. The illustrations in the book are hand-drawn and provide a detailed look at the shells and their unique characteristics. This monograph is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of freshwater bivalves or the natural history of the River Ohio region.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.