Cassidae - An Amazing Family of Seashells
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Beschreibung
After studying more than 5000 shells belonging to the family Cassidae, we tried to judge objectively, avoiding both splitting and lumping and thus only presenting our survey?s finds. So, according to this study, 98 species are recognised, divided among the Genus Cassis Scopoli, 1777, Subgenus Cassis s.str. Scopoli, 1777, Subgenus Hypocassis Iredale, 1927, Genus Cypraecassis Stutchbury, 1837, Subgenus Cypraecassis s.str. Stutchbury, 1837, Subgenus Levenia Gray, 1847, Genus Galeodea Link, 1807, Genus Sconsia Gray, 1847, Genus Microsconsia Beu, 2008, Genus Oocorys P. Fischer, 1883, Genus Dalium Dall, 1889, Genus Eucorys Beu, 2008, Genus Phalium Link, 1807, Genus Casmaria H. & A. Adams, 1853, Genus Echinophoria Sacco, 1890, Genus Semicassis Mörch, 1852, Subgenus Semicassis s.str. Mörch, 1852, and Subgenus Antephalium Iredale, 1927. Since the past few decades DNA surveys have revolutionised nearly all areas of biological research, including malacology. However, we deem it necessary to state that this book is strictly conchological and that it was compiled for the use of those who wish to acquire an elementary acquaintance with the subject, as well as for authors and others who (eager to extend their knowledge and to pursue their researches) require a book of reference containing a general outline of what has been done by those who have trodden the same path before.
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Gilbert Verbinnen
Gilbert started to collect marine shells at a young age when he had the opportunity to stay at the Belgium seaside (North Sea) for several weeks during summertime. While spending his holidays there, he collected shells, not only at the seaside, but also in the baskets of souvenir shops. Later on he became interested in the fossil layers from Antwerp (Belgium) and Damery (Bassin de Paris, France). In 1986, he first came into contact with his mentor, the late Eduward Wils, a Belgian Cone specialist. This made Gilbert an enthusiastic shell collector which resulted in many excursions to the Red Sea and publications concerning Red Sea molluscs. As an associate, Gilbert closely collaborates with the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (section Invertebrates).
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Cassidae Gastropoda Helmschnecken Mollusca Schnecken Weichtiere