The Superfamily Mactroidea (Mollusca:Bivalvia) in American Waters

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This book identifies all valid species belonging to the superfamily Mactroidea living in American waters, distributed across fourteen biogeographical provinces. It also provides an updated classification of the widely occurring Mactroidea superfamily, which comprises eight subfamilies grouped into four families: Mactridae (Lamarck, 1809); Anatinellidae (Deshayes, J.Gray 1853); Cardiliidae (Fischer, 1887) and Mesodesmatidae (J. Gray, 1840). The species included in this superfamily are known to have existed in North America since the Early Cretaceous.    
    
Is the first catalogue that groups all living species of the superfamily Mactroidea found across the American continent Provides important scientific information such us type, locality, updated distribution range, biogeographic discussions and excellent illustrations Illustrates the type material of all living species in the superfamily Mactroidea found in American waters Includes an updated classification of one of the most widespread superfamilies

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Javier H. Signorelli

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Malacology Mactridae Mesodesmatidae Anatinellidae Mollusca biogeography American Mollusca Marine Bivalve Mollusks Shell Descriptions Detailed Description of Shells

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