The European Zoological Journal, Volume 85, Issue 1 (2018)

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The European Zoological Journal, Volume 85, Issue 1 (2018)

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A regional fish inventory of inland waters in Northern Italy reveals the presence of fully exotic fish communities
M. Lanzoni, M. Milardi, V. Aschonitis, E. A. Fano & G. Castaldelli
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 08 Jan 2018
AbstractforA regional fish inventory of inland waters in Northern Italy reveals the presence of fully exotic fish communities | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Molecular detection of parasites (Trematoda, Digenea: Bucephalidae and Monorchiidae) in the European flat oyster Ostrea edulis (Mollusca: Bivalvia)
E. Mancini, G. Furfaro, M. Cervelli, A. Di Giulio, M. Oliverio, D. Salvi & P. Mariottini
Pages: 8-16
Published online: 15 Jan 2018
AbstractforMolecular detection of parasites (Trematoda, Digenea: Bucephalidae and Monorchiidae) in the European flat oyster Ostrea edulis (Mollusca: Bivalvia) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Population ecology of Jujubinus striatus and Jujubinus exasperatus (Gastropoda: Trochidae) in a Posidonia oceanica seagrass bed
L. Donnarumma, R. Bruno, A. Terlizzi & G. F. Russo
Pages: 17-25
Published online: 18 Jan 2018
AbstractforPopulation ecology of Jujubinus striatus and Jujubinus exasperatus (Gastropoda: Trochidae) in a Posidonia oceanica seagrass bed | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Effects of X-ray irradiation on haemocytes of Procambarus clarkii (Arthropoda: Decapoda) males
A. Giglio, C. Manfrin, M. Zanetti, L. Aquiloni, E. Simeon, M. K. Bravin, S. Battistella & P. G. Giulianini
Pages: 26-35
Published online: 22 Jan 2018
AbstractforEffects of X-ray irradiation on haemocytes of Procambarus clarkii (Arthropoda: Decapoda) males | Full Text | References | PDF (3.2 MB)
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A first assessment of genetic variability in the longhorn beetle Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from the Italian Apennines
M. Molfini, L. Redolfi de Zan, A. Campanaro, S. Rossi de Gasperis, F. Mosconi, S. Chiari, A. Cini, G. Antonini, E. Solano, P. A. Audisio, P. F. Roversi, G. Sabbatini Peverieri, G. M. Carpaneto, F. Mason, M. A. Bologna & E. Mancini
Pages: 36-45
Published online: 23 Feb 2018
AbstractforA first assessment of genetic variability in the longhorn beetle Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from the Italian Apennines | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Region-specific neuron recruitment in the hippocampus of brown-headed cowbirds Molothrus ater (Passeriformes: Icteridae)
Kathleen S. Lynch
Pages: 46-54
Published online: 19 Feb 2018
AbstractforRegion-specific neuron recruitment in the hippocampus of brown-headed cowbirds Molothrus ater (Passeriformes: Icteridae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Addition to the knowledge on Acromegalomma messapicum (Giangrande & Licciano, 2008) (Annelida: Sabellidae)
A. Giangrande, E. Mancini, F. Tiralongo & M. Licciano
Pages: 55-63
Published online: 15 Mar 2018
AbstractforAddition to the knowledge on Acromegalomma messapicum (Giangrande & Licciano, 2008) (Annelida: Sabellidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Withdrawal behaviour of the red sea pen Pennatula rubra (Cnidaria: Pennatulacea)
G. Chimienti, L. Angeletti & F. Mastrototaro
Pages: 64-70
Published online: 27 Feb 2018
AbstractforWithdrawal behaviour of the red sea pen Pennatula rubra (Cnidaria: Pennatulacea) | Full Text | References | PDF (4.9 MB)
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Assessing resource use patterns of Mediterranean loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758) through stable isotope analysis
M. F. Blasi, L. Tomassini, M. Gelippi, G. Careddu, G. Insacco & N. V. C. Polunin
Pages: 71-87
Published online: 02 Mar 2018
AbstractforAssessing resource use patterns of Mediterranean loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758) through stable isotope analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Non-destructive tissue sampling and the use of PCR-RFLPs in two edible sea cucumbers from the north-eastern Atlantic, Holothuria mammata Grube, 1840 and H. sanctori Delle Chiaje, 1823 (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea)
P. Madeira, S. Stefanni & S. P. Ávila
Pages: 88-93
Published online: 12 Mar 2018
AbstractforNon-destructive tissue sampling and the use of PCR-RFLPs in two edible sea cucumbers from the north-eastern Atlantic, Holothuria mammata Grube, 1840 and H. sanctori Delle Chiaje, 1823 (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) | Full Text | References | PDF (752.7 KB)
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Review
Characteristics and evolution of satellite DNA sequences in bivalve mollusks
E. Šatović, T. Vojvoda Zeljko & M. Plohl
Pages: 94-103
Published online: 20 Mar 2018
AbstractforCharacteristics and evolution of satellite DNA sequences in bivalve mollusks | Full Text | References | PDF (827.7 KB)
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Male reproductive cycle of hibernating Korean greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum korai (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae): annual cycle of the seminiferous epithelium and morphological changes of the testes
Jung-Hun Lee
Pages: 104-117
Published online: 16 Mar 2018
AbstractforMale reproductive cycle of hibernating Korean greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum korai (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae): annual cycle of the seminiferous epithelium and morphological changes of the testes | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB)
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Morphological changes of cauda epididymis, sperm infiltration into cauda epididymis, sperm storage and sperm disappearance of cauda epididymis in Rhinolophus ferrumequinum korai (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae)
Jung-Hun Lee
Pages: 118-127
Published online: 16 Mar 2018
AbstractforMorphological changes of cauda epididymis, sperm infiltration into cauda epididymis, sperm storage and sperm disappearance of cauda epididymis in Rhinolophus ferrumequinum korai (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (4.5 MB)
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Beetles “in red”: are the endangered flat bark beetles Cucujus cinnaberinus and C. haematodes chemically protected? (Coleoptera: Cucujidae)
T. Bonacci, A. Mazzei, A. Naccarato, R. Elliani, A. Tagarelli & P. Brandmayr
Pages: 128-136
Published online: 21 Mar 2018
AbstractforBeetles “in red”: are the endangered flat bark beetles Cucujus cinnaberinus and C. haematodes chemically protected? (Coleoptera: Cucujidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Restoration of native Mediterranean brown trout Salmo cettii Rafinesque, 1810 (Actinopterygii: Salmonidae) populations using an electric barrier as a mitigation tool
A. Sabatini, C. Podda, G. Frau, M. V. Cani, A. Musu, M. Serra & F. Palmas
Pages: 137-149
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
AbstractforRestoration of native Mediterranean brown trout Salmo cettii Rafinesque, 1810 (Actinopterygii: Salmonidae) populations using an electric barrier as a mitigation tool | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Influence of temperature on reproduction and length of metamorphosis in Xenopus laevis (Amphibia: Anura)
M. Babošová, P. Vašeková, J. I. Porhajašová & J. Noskovič
Pages: 150-157
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
AbstractforInfluence of temperature on reproduction and length of metamorphosis in Xenopus laevis (Amphibia: Anura) | Full Text | References | PDF (996.8 KB)
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Comparison of terrestrial isopod (Crustacea: Oniscidea) assemblages from two preserved areas (Bouhedma and Chambi) in arid regions
M. Khila, W. Zaabar, M. F. Bouslama & M. S. Achouri
Pages: 158-168
Published online: 23 Apr 2018
AbstractforComparison of terrestrial isopod (Crustacea: Oniscidea) assemblages from two preserved areas (Bouhedma and Chambi) in arid regions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Spatial distribution of the black coral Leiopathes glaberrima (Esper, 1788) (Antipatharia: Leiopathidae) in the Mediterranean: a prerequisite for protection of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs)
D. Massi, S. Vitale, A. Titone, G. Milisenda, M. Gristina & F. Fiorentino
Pages: 169-178
Published online: 19 Apr 2018
AbstractforSpatial distribution of the black coral Leiopathes glaberrima (Esper, 1788) (Antipatharia: Leiopathidae) in the Mediterranean: a prerequisite for protection of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Project “Biodiversity MARE Tricase”: a biodiversity inventory of the coastal area of Tricase (Ionian Sea, Italy) – Mollusca: Heterobranchia
V. Micaroni, F. Strano, D. Di Franco, F. Crocetta, D. Grech, S. Piraino & F. Boero
Pages: 179-192
Published online: 30 Apr 2018
AbstractforProject “Biodiversity MARE Tricase”: a biodiversity inventory of the coastal area of Tricase (Ionian Sea, Italy) – Mollusca: Heterobranchia | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Comparative study of haematology of two teleost fish (Mugil cephalus and Carassius auratus) from different environments and feeding habits
V. Parrino, T. Cappello, G. Costa, C. Cannavà, M. Sanfilippo, F. Fazio & S. Fasulo
Pages: 193-199
Published online: 02 May 2018
AbstractforComparative study of haematology of two teleost fish (Mugil cephalus and Carassius auratus) from different environments and feeding habits | Full Text | References | PDF (730.6 KB)
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Rediscovery of the enigmatic solifuges (Arachnida: Solifugae) at Lampedusa Island (Italy)
L. A. Guariento, U. Devincenzo, E. Schifani, R. Russo, E. Moretto & M. Sarà
Pages: 200-208
Published online: 11 May 2018
AbstractforRediscovery of the enigmatic solifuges (Arachnida: Solifugae) at Lampedusa Island (Italy) | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Habitat and ecological diversity influences the species-area relationship and the biogeography of the Sicilian archipelago’s isopods
R. Cazzolla Gatti, G. Messina, M. Ruggieri, V. Dalla Nora & B. M. Lombardo
Pages: 209-225
Published online: 29 May 2018
AbstractforHabitat and ecological diversity influences the species-area relationship and the biogeography of the Sicilian archipelago’s isopods | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Conservation and prejudice: why adopt double standards for fish and homoeothermic vertebrates?
S. Fenoglio, G. Boano & G. B. Delmastro
Pages: 226-227
Published online: 01 Jun 2018
CitationforConservation and prejudice: why adopt double standards for fish and homoeothermic vertebrates? | Full Text | References | PDF (105.5 KB)
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The name of a model species: the case of Orchestia cavimana (Crustacea: Amhipoda: Talitridae)
D. Davolos, R. Vonk, L. Latella & E. De Matthaeis
Pages: 228-230
Published online: 01 Jun 2018
AbstractforThe name of a model species: the case of Orchestia cavimana (Crustacea: Amhipoda: Talitridae) | Full Text | References | PDF (227 KB)
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Preliminary study on the biological traits of the Por’s goatfish Upeneus pori (Chordata: Actinopterygii) off the southern coast of Lampedusa Island (Central Mediterranean)
M. L. Geraci, D. Scannella, F. Falsone, F. Colloca, S. Vitale, P. Rizzo, F. Di Maio, G. Milisenda & F. Fiorentino
Pages: 231-241
Published online: 04 Jun 2018
AbstractforPreliminary study on the biological traits of the Por’s goatfish Upeneus pori (Chordata: Actinopterygii) off the southern coast of Lampedusa Island (Central Mediterranean) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Demographic projections of the Apennine brown bear population Ursus arctos marsicanus (Mammalia: Ursidae) under alternative management scenarios
V. Gervasi & P. Ciucci
Pages: 242-252
Published online: 11 Jun 2018
AbstractforDemographic projections of the Apennine brown bear population Ursus arctos marsicanus (Mammalia: Ursidae) under alternative management scenarios | Full Text | References | PDF (514.1 KB)
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DNA barcoding and faunistic criteria for a revised taxonomy of Italian Ephemeroptera
R. Tenchini, S. Cardoni, R. Piredda, M. C. Simeone & C. Belfiore
Pages: 253-266
Published online: 18 Jun 2018
AbstractforDNA barcoding and faunistic criteria for a revised taxonomy of Italian Ephemeroptera | Full Text | References | PDF (527.9 KB) | Supplemental
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Aricidea fragilis (Annelida: Paraonidae) in the Mediterranean Sea: overlooked native or alien species?
J. Langeneck, C. Mazziotti, B. Mikac, T. Scirocco & A. Castelli
Pages: 267-272
Published online: 21 Jun 2018
AbstractforAricidea fragilis (Annelida: Paraonidae) in the Mediterranean Sea: overlooked native or alien species? | Full Text | References | PDF (603.6 KB)
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Calanoida (Crustacea: Copepoda) of the Italian fauna: a review
Genuario Belmonte
Pages: 273-289
Published online: 25 Jul 2018
AbstractforCalanoida (Crustacea: Copepoda) of the Italian fauna: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Shallow-water sea fans: the exceptional assemblage of Leptogorgia sarmentosa (Anthozoa: Gorgoniidae) in the Genoa harbour (Ligurian Sea)
F. Betti, M. Bo, S. Bava, M. Faimali & G. Bavestrello
Pages: 290-298
Published online: 27 Jul 2018
AbstractforShallow-water sea fans: the exceptional assemblage of Leptogorgia sarmentosa (Anthozoa: Gorgoniidae) in the Genoa harbour (Ligurian Sea) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Occurrence of Chromadorita regabi sp. nov. (Nematoda: Adenophorea), a nematode egg predator of Alvinocaris muricola (Crustacea: Decapoda: Caridea: Alvinocarididae) from a deep cold seep area of the Gulf of Guinea
E. Baldrighi, A. Vanreusel, D. Zeppilli, R. Sandulli & M. Segonzac
Pages: 299-311
Published online: 01 Aug 2018
AbstractforOccurrence of Chromadorita regabi sp. nov. (Nematoda: Adenophorea), a nematode egg predator of Alvinocaris muricola (Crustacea: Decapoda: Caridea: Alvinocarididae) from a deep cold seep area of the Gulf of Guinea | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Density and reproductive characteristics of female brown bears in the Cantabrian Mountains, NW Spain
V. Penteriani, A. Zarzo-Arias, G. Bombieri, D. Cañedo, J. Díaz García, M. M. Delgado, P. Peón Torre, M. Fernández Otero, P. Vázquez García, V. M. Vázquez & T. Sánchez Corominas
Pages: 312-320
Published online: 01 Aug 2018
AbstractforDensity and reproductive characteristics of female brown bears in the Cantabrian Mountains, NW Spain | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Effects of diet quality on morphology and intraspecific competition ability during development: the case of fire salamander larvae
R. Manenti, L. Perreau, G. F. Ficetola & M. Mangiacotti
Pages: 321-330
Published online: 14 Aug 2018
AbstractforEffects of diet quality on morphology and intraspecific competition ability during development: the case of fire salamander larvae | Full Text | References | PDF (943.1 KB)
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Reproductive expression dynamics and comparative toxicological perspective of beta estrogen receptor gene in the male wall lizard, Podarcis sicula Rafinesque, 1810 (Chordata: Reptilia)
G. Guerriero, R. Di Giaimo, O. Hentati, F. Kh. Abdel-Gawad, S. Trocchia, D. Rabbito & G. Ciarcia
Pages: 331-341
Published online: 13 Aug 2018
AbstractforReproductive expression dynamics and comparative toxicological perspective of beta estrogen receptor gene in the male wall lizard, Podarcis sicula Rafinesque, 1810 (Chordata: Reptilia) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Ants as food for Apennine brown bears
E. Tosoni, M. Mei & P. Ciucci
Pages: 342-348
Published online: 04 Sep 2018
AbstractforAnts as food for Apennine brown bears | Full Text | References | PDF (397 KB)
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Ultrastructure of the spermatozoon of the Chinese water snake, Myrrophis (Enhydris) chinensis (Reptilia: Homalopsidae)
S.-L. Hao & Y.-P. Zhang
Pages: 349-361
Published online: 29 Oct 2018
AbstractforUltrastructure of the spermatozoon of the Chinese water snake, Myrrophis (Enhydris) chinensis (Reptilia: Homalopsidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Origin and antimeric distribution of brachial plexus nerves in Alouatta guariba clamitans Cabrera, 1940 (Primates: Atelidae)
P. Souza-Junior, N. C. Carvalho, G. Dowich, D. M. P. Nogueira, B. L. Anjos, C. A. Santos-Sousa & M. Abidu-Figueiredo
Pages: 362-371
Published online: 09 Oct 2018
AbstractforOrigin and antimeric distribution of brachial plexus nerves in Alouatta guariba clamitans Cabrera, 1940 (Primates: Atelidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Habitat modeling of the common pheasant Phasianus colchicus (Galliformes: Phasianidae) in a highly modified landscape: application of species distribution models in the study of a poorly documented bird in Iran
A. Ashoori, A. Kafash, H. Varasteh Moradi, M. Yousefi, H. Kamyab, N. Behdarvand & S. Mohammadi
Pages: 372-380
Published online: 05 Oct 2018
AbstractforHabitat modeling of the common pheasant Phasianus colchicus (Galliformes: Phasianidae) in a highly modified landscape: application of species distribution models in the study of a poorly documented bird in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (865 KB)
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Sponge community variations within two semi-submerged caves of the Ligurian Sea (Mediterranean Sea) over a half-century time span
G. Costa, F. Betti, E. Nepote, R. Cattaneo-Vietti, M. Pansini, G. Bavestrello & M. Bertolino
Pages: 381-391
Published online: 13 Nov 2018
AbstractforSponge community variations within two semi-submerged caves of the Ligurian Sea (Mediterranean Sea) over a half-century time span | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Distribution and phenotypic variability of the Mediterranean gorgonian Paramuricea macrospina (Cnidaria: Octocorallia)
D. Pica, B. Calcinai, A. Poliseno, E. Trainito & C. Cerrano
Pages: 392-408
Published online: 05 Nov 2018
AbstractforDistribution and phenotypic variability of the Mediterranean gorgonian Paramuricea macrospina (Cnidaria: Octocorallia) | Full Text | References | PDF (6.9 MB) | Supplemental
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Biodiversity assessment in Western Mediterranean marine protected areas (MPAs): Porifera of Posidonia oceanica meadows (Asinara Island MPA) and marine caves (Capo Caccia–Isola Piana MPA) of Sardinia
A. Padiglia, B. Cadeddu, F. D. Ledda, M. Bertolino, G. Costa, R. Pronzato & R. Manconi
Pages: 409-422
Published online: 03 Dec 2018
AbstractforBiodiversity assessment in Western Mediterranean marine protected areas (MPAs): Porifera of Posidonia oceanica meadows (Asinara Island MPA) and marine caves (Capo Caccia–Isola Piana MPA) of Sardinia | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Why adopt double standards for alien fish and homoeothermic vertebrates? A reply to Fenoglio, Delmastro, and Boano (2018)
Rocco Tiberti
Pages: 423-427
Published online: 29 Nov 2018
AbstractforWhy adopt double standards for alien fish and homoeothermic vertebrates? A reply to Fenoglio, Delmastro, and Boano (2018) | Full Text | References | PDF (838.8 KB)
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Three early books on birds’ eggs: Marsili’s Danubius Pannonico-Mysicus (1726), Zinanni’s Delle Uova e dei Nidi degli Uccelli (1737) and Klein’s Ova avium plurimarum ad naturalem magnitudinem delineata et genuinis coloribus picta (1766)
T. R. Birkhead & A. Pilastro
Pages: 428-445
Published online: 20 Dec 2018
AbstractforThree early books on birds’ eggs: Marsili’s Danubius Pannonico-Mysicus (1726), Zinanni’s Delle Uova e dei Nidi degli Uccelli (1737) and Klein’s Ova avium plurimarum ad naturalem magnitudinem delineata et genuinis coloribus picta (1766) | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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