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Collection data
NameHerpetological Collection
Alternative name
DescriptionA general collection of Reptilia and Amphibia with specimens collected in Italy and foreign countries
Description for specialistsA general collection of Reptilia and Amphibia collected mainly in central Italy [Latium region (roman country) and Abruzzo] with specimens also from Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey.
Specimens preservation metods: fluid preserved.
The princilpal collectors have been Enrico Migliaccio and Umberto Pessolano. Formation period since 1950 year to 1980.
Collection extents about 270 specimens, identified, integrated and adequately curated. Not known to contain types
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ProvenanceThe major holdings originated from private collections
Notes
Primary grouping principleTaxonomic
Primary purposeResearch
Part of collection
Related collection(s)
Known to contain typesNot known to contain types
Rights
RightsThe materials are property of private owners allowed for free use and housed in the Museo del Fiume
Access rightsThe collections are freely available for scientific research, under the regulations set up by the managerial staff
Usage restrictionsInvasive assays are normally prohibited or must be previously agreed with the managerial staff. Uses other than for scientific research (e.g. extensive taking of pictures for commercial use) are subject to written contracts
Collection types
Animals, Taxonomic
McGinley conservation statuses
Level 6 Identified, integrated, and adequately curated.
Date 12-02-2010 (dd-mm-yyyy)
Development status
Closed
Collectors
E. Migliaccio, U. Pessolano, unknown collectors
Expeditions
Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece
Formation periods
1950-1980
Collection extents
270 specimens
Kingdom coverage
Animalia
Taxon coverage
Reptilia and Amphibia
Common name coverage
Reptiles and Amphibians
Geospatial coverage
European Regions mainly
Living time periods
Actual
Specimen preservation methods
Fluid-preserved
Media
Glass vessels
File formats
unapplicable
Item level access
Source: not available
Related material
Herpetological collections of Italian Museums. Museo di Ferrara Edit.
Institution
Museo del Fiume, Nazzano (RM)
Persons
Enrico Migliaccio
Umberto Pessolano
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