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Land and Fresh Water Mollusca of India: Including South Arabia, Baluchistan, Afghanistan, Kashmir

by H. H. Godwin-Austen
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789371697767
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 108
  • Original Price: INR 250.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 250 grams
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Land and Freshwater Mollusca of India, Volume I by H. H. Godwin-Austen provides foundational taxonomy and descriptions of mollusks found across British India and surrounding regions. It covers species classification, morphology, and habitats, focusing on their distribution in India and parts of Baluchistan and South Arabia. Godwin-Austen, a prominent geologist and malacologist, combined scientific rigor with field observation. This volume laid the groundwork for future studies in South Asian malacology and remains essential for understanding regional biodiversity and ecological history. Volume II of Land and Freshwater Mollusca of India continues H. H. Godwin-Austen’s extensive documentation, expanding the geographical scope to include Afghanistan and Kashmir. The volume offers detailed species illustrations, anatomical descriptions, and ecological notes. Godwin-Austen’s meticulous approach reflects his deep understanding of the region’s natural history. The work served both scientific and colonial administrative interests by cataloguing local fauna. This volume is particularly valuable for researchers studying biogeographical patterns and molluscan diversity in the northwestern frontiers of the Indian subcontinent. In Volume III of Land and Freshwater Mollusca of India, H. H. Godwin-Austen concludes his comprehensive survey by refining classifications and incorporating new species data from previously less-explored areas. Emphasis is placed on comparative anatomy and evolutionary relationships among mollusks. The volume also includes updated distribution maps and critical reviews of earlier classifications. Godwin-Austen’s work across all three volumes provides a scientific benchmark for malacologists and contributes substantially to zoological and ecological knowledge in the broader South and Central Asian region.

H. H. Godwin-Austen (1834–1923) was a British geologist, topographer, and malacologist renowned for his explorations in India and the Himalayas. He significantly contributed to the study of South Asian land and freshwater mollusks. His detailed surveys and scientific writings remain important references in zoology and geographic exploration.

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