The Nautilus. Vol. XXXI, No. 2, October 1917 A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Conchologists

"The Nautilus. Vol. XXXI, No. 2, October 1917" by Various is a scientific journal that explores the world of shells and mollusks. This early 20th-century publication shares different research papers designed to grow the understanding of these interesting animals and where they live. Topics inlcude things like what causes changes in types of species, how they adjust to where they live, and which areas they can be found; shining light on the conchology work of different writers and contributors. This particular issue includes studies about the "Ischnochiton conspicuus" species, reports from mollusk-collecting trips in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay, and documents mollusk types found along Florida's East Coast. The journal blends observations from the field with academic ideas to show how things like the environment and location affect what mollusks are like and where they are found.