Publisher's Synopsis
"The Fishes of Samoa" is a comprehensive study, originally published in 1906, detailing the diverse fish species found in the Samoan archipelago. Authored by David Starr Jordan and Alvin Seale, this work provides a detailed description of each species and includes a provisional check-list of the fishes of Oceania. This book is an invaluable resource for marine biologists, zoologists, and anyone interested in the natural history of the Pacific region. Jordan and Seale's meticulous research offers a historical snapshot of the marine biodiversity of Samoa and the broader Oceania region, making it a significant contribution to the field of ichthyology.
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