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Publication Swainson (1840): summary
publication summary

Complete Citation

Swainson, W.A. 1840. A Treatise on Malacology: or the Natural Classification of Shells and Shell-Fish. 419 pp. Available electronically.

Attributed Nominal Genera

There are 20 available nominal genera attributed to this publication (30 total).
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Attributed Nominal Species

There are 8 available nominal species attributed to this publication (35 total).
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Taxonomic Opinions

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