Prodromus Faunae Mediterraneae, Sive Descriptio Animalium Maris Mediterranei Incolarum

Prodromus Faunae Mediterraneae, Sive Descriptio Animalium Maris Mediterranei Incolarum, by Julius Victor Carus, is a comprehensive 19th-century study of the animal life inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea. This first volume presents a detailed description of the various species known at the time, compiled with meticulous attention to existing literature and incorporating both Latin and common names along with their authorities. Carus's work offers invaluable insights into the state of zoological knowledge during the late 19th century and serves as a foundational text for understanding the historical context of marine biology and Mediterranean fauna. This book will be of interest to historians of science, zoologists, and anyone studying the natural history of the Mediterranean.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.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.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.