The Sessile Barnacles, Cirripedia, Contained In The Collections Of The U. S. National Museum Including A Monograph Of The American Species (1916)

The Sessile Barnacles, Cirripedia, Contained in the Collections of the U. S. National Museum: Including a Monograph of the American Species (1916) is a comprehensive guide to the sessile barnacles found in the United States. Written by Henry Augustus Pilsbry, this book contains detailed descriptions of the different species of barnacles, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution. The book is based on specimens collected by the U.S. National Museum, and includes illustrations and photographs to help readers identify the different species. In addition to the scientific information, Pilsbry also includes historical and cultural information about barnacles, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in marine biology, natural history, or the history of science.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.