Want to know learn to identify reptiles and amphibians around Ithaca and anywhere else in the world, but don't know what to make of descriptions like "loreal present; preoculars 2; postoculars 3; supralabials 10; supralabials III-IV contacting orbit; ventrals 147-168; subcaudals 34-46, paired"? Join us to learn about how to interpret and use morphological characters to determine species in reptiles and amphibians. We will go over which characters are generally particular useful for species delimitation and identification in various kinds of herpetofauna and afterwards allow you to put your skills to the test. Snacks will be provided as well!
