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.
€53.49
表中的内容
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.
语言 英语 ● 格式 PDF ● 网页 180 ● ISBN 9783319141060 ● 文件大小 24.4 MB ● 翻译者 Enrica Frulla ● 出版者 Springer International Publishing ● 市 Cham ● 国家 CH ● 发布时间 2015 ● 下载 24 个月 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 5234074 ● 复制保护 社会DRM
来自同一作者的更多电子书 / 编辑
1,581 此类电子书
