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Land and Freshwater Snails of Tahiti and the other Society Islands

Land and Freshwater Snails of Tahiti and the other Society Islands

Justin Gerlach

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2022
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Ciencia: cuestiones generales
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9781678196745
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This field guide covers the 229 species of land and freshwater snails and slugs found in Tahiti and the other Society Island (French Polynesia). All species are illustrated and distribution records briefly summarised.

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