On Amphibians and Reptiles in Linnaeus’s Students’ Dissertations
Linnaeus oversaw 185 doctoral dissertations throughout his career. These theses, often overlooked in the vast Linnaean legacy, offer valuable insights into the scientific understanding of amphibians and reptiles during the 18th century. Two of these theses, Siren lacertina and De Morsura serpentum, deal with amphibians and reptiles as central topics. … Read more