The Fauna and Geography of the Maldive and Laccadive Archipelagoes

<p><i>The Fauna and Geography of the Maldive and Laccadive Archipelagoes</i> recounts the scientific expedition undertaken in 1899 and 1900 to study the biodiversity and physical geography of these island chains. Volume 2 part 3 details the comprehensive work carried out and the extensive collections made during the expedition. Authored by John Stanley Gardiner a leading zoologist of his time this work offers invaluable insights into the unique ecosystems of the Maldives and Laccadive Islands.</p> <p>This detailed account covers a range of topics providing a historical baseline for understanding the region's natural history. Researchers and enthusiasts interested in marine biology zoology and the geography of the Indian Ocean will find this volume an essential resource. The book stands as a testament to early scientific exploration and the enduring importance of documenting the world's biodiversity.</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><br>