Bibliography Record

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Sinclair, W. F. (detail)
   
1897
The dugong.
Nature (London) 57(1470): 198. Dec. 30, 1897.
–Letter to the editor. Suggests that a description of "seal" flesh in the Christian Topography of Cosmas of Alexandria, a 6th-century Egyptian monk (London, Hakluyt Society, 1897), probably pertained to the dugong. Also mentions the sale in London of "potted dugong" from Queensland.

Related Index Records (3)

Economic Uses
(SEE ALSO: Archeological Sites, Sirenia at; Hunting and Capture; Medicinal Applications; Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance; Weed Control)
  x 1897 Sinclair, W.F. (DD; meat sold in London; m198.)

Halicore Illiger, 1811
(= Dugong)
  x 1897 Sinclair, W.F. (meat; m198.)

Historical Notes
  x 1897 Sinclair, W.F. (DD; possible mention by Cosmas of Alexandria [6th century A.D.]; 198.)


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