Catalogue of the Unios Alasmodontas and Anodontas of the Ohio River and its North-western Tributaries

<p>This is a meticulously detailed catalogue Catalogue of the Unios Alasmodontas and Anodontas of the Ohio River and its North-western Tributaries adopted by the Western Academy of Natural Sciences in Cincinnati in January 1849. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the Ohio River Valley during the mid-19th century. The catalogue focuses on the classification and description of various species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) found in the Ohio River and its tributaries. It serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the historical biodiversity and ecological conditions of this important river system.</p> <p>Researchers of malacology and the history of science will find this early scientific document of significant interest.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>