Snakes of Italy

Herpetological Treatise on the Biology and Iconography of Italian Ophidians

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Ecology, Zoology
Cover of the book Snakes of Italy by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone ISBN: 9783319141060
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: January 20, 2015
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
ISBN: 9783319141060
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: January 20, 2015
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Memristor Technology: Synthesis and Modeling for Sensing and Security Applications by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book On the Device-Independent Approach to Quantum Physics by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Transnational Histories of the 'Royal Nation' by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Digital Nations – Smart Cities, Innovation, and Sustainability by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Chaucerian Ecopoetics by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Host Plants of World Agrilus (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Changes in the Use of Wild Food Plants in Estonia by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Contemporary Physics Plays by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book The Soils of Iran by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book The Emergence of Self in Educational Contexts by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book The Magic Ring by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Approximation and Online Algorithms by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
Cover of the book Overconfidence in SMEs by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy