Snakes of Italy
Herpetological Treatise on the Biology and Iconography of Italian Ophidians
(Sprache: Englisch)
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...
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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 SpringerBriefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Snakes of Italy “
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.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Gabriele Achille
- 2015, 2015, XII, 180 Seiten, 43 farbige Abbildungen, Maße: 15,5 x 23,5 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Übersetzer: Enrica Frulla
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 3319141058
- ISBN-13: 9783319141053
- Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2015
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"Achille ... has produced a volume on the biology, art, and natural and human-related history of the 18 species of Italian snakes. ... The iconographic comments and illustrations are themselves worthy of the purchase price and make the book a good acquisition for history and biology sections of public and university libraries. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." (E. D. Keiser, Choice, Vol. 53 (1), September, 2015)
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