Mollusques Continentaux de la Martinique
Non-Marine Molluscs of Martinique, Lesser Antilles
by R. Delannoye, L. Charles, J-P. Pontier and D.Massemin
ISBN 978-2-85653-781-7, published in 2015 by Biotope Editions, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, folded cardboard covers, 16.5 by 24 cm., anout 9.25 by 6.25 inches, 328 pages, includes 76 full color page size photographic plates and numerous other small color photos, maps, charts and drawings, in French and English
This book is a very welcome addition to the growing list of books on non-marine mollusks. This book is especially welcome because it covers the mollusks found in fresh-water, brackish-water, and on the land of the Island of Martinique. In all 86 species are described, illustrated in color alive and as cabinet specimens. Also included are distribution maps and protection status. I had the pleasure of meeting the senior author many years ago and if ever there lived a dedicated malacologist Regis Delannoye would be the one. It is a pleasure to add this book to our inventory and recommend it highly for collectors and for shell professional workers with an interest in non-marine shells.
