Snakes of Italy
Download or Read eBook Snakes of Italy PDF written by Gabriele Achille and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Gabriele Achille |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2015-01-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783319141060 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3319141066 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Snakes of Italy by : Gabriele Achille
Book excerpt: 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.
