Zhongguo Dongwu Zhi Mollusca Gastropoda Opisthobranchia Cephalaspidea

Author: Editorial Committee of the Illustrated Handbook of Chinese Animals, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Publish Date: 1997-11-01
Features: This volume is the first on opisthobranchs in the class of Mollusca. It describes 15 families, 45 genera, and 146 species of cephalopods in the coastal waters of China. The content is divided into two parts: General Introduction and Detailed Accounts. The General Introduction briefly reviews the research history, morphology, classification, regional distribution, biology, ecology, and economic significance of opisthobranchs. The Detailed Accounts provide descriptions of families, genera, and species, including their morphological characteristics, geographic distribution, ecological habits, and economic significance. The book is accompanied by numerous line drawings and two full-color plates. It serves as a scientific reference for the study of zoology, ecology, and aquaculture, as well as for university and college students, faculty, and workers in the aquaculture sector.