This book offers a comprehensive review of the biology of snakes, focusing on Italian species. The snakes of Italy belong to the two families Colubridae and Viperidae, and for each species the systematic classification and chorology including distribution maps are presented. Furthermore, readers will learn how to carry out field studies, how to handle snakes and how to photograph them. The book concludes with a chapter on the iconography of historical Italian snakes and their importance in popular science, and one on myths and legends. This Springer Briefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.
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İçerik tablosu
Introduction.- Reptiles.- Biology and Origin of Snakes.- The Venom.- Feeding.- Conservation and Protection.- Field Studies.- How to Handle Snakes.- How to Photograph Snakes.- Determination.- Information Sheets.- The Habitat of Italian Snakes.- Iconography of Italian Snakes.- Myths and Legends About Italian Snakes.
Dil İngilizce ● Biçim PDF ● Sayfalar 180 ● ISBN 9783319141060 ● Dosya boyutu 24.4 MB ● Çevirmen Enrica Frulla ● Yayımcı Springer International Publishing ● Kent Cham ● Ülke CH ● Yayınlanan 2015 ● İndirilebilir 24 aylar ● Döviz EUR ● Kimlik 5234074 ● Kopya koruma Sosyal DRM
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