Dissected lizards (Lacerta bilineata). Two specimens preserved in alcohol in a glass vase with the base and the cover in carved and golden wood. It is supposed that Spallanzani examined these specimens during his studies about reprodution
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Title: Dissected lizards (Lacerta bilineata)
Creator: unknown
Date: 1770 - 1790
Location: Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
Physical Dimensions: w9 x h19 x d9 cm
Period: Second half of 18th century
Bibliography: Jona A. “La collezione monumentale di Lazzaro Spallanzani classificata e ordinata secondo lo stato della scienza alla fine del secolo XVIII - Catalogo guida”, Reggio Emilia, 1888 Spallanzani M.F. “La collezione naturalistica di Lazzaro Spallanzani: i modi e i tempi della sua formazione”, Reggio Emilia, 1985
Type: Wet specimen
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