Education: 1969: Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Florence. Professional experiences (academic career): 2000-2016: Full Professor, Math. Phys. Nat. Sciences, University of Florence; 1983–2000: Associate Professor, Math. Phys. Nat. Sciences, University of Florence; 1976–1983: Assistant Professor, Math. Phys. Nat. Sciences, University of Florence; 1969–1976: Post-graduate fellow and collaborator, University of Florence. Research interests: Transmission Electron Microscopy, Developmental Biology, Organogenesis, Dermal-Epidermal Interactions, Cutaneous Glands in Vertebrates and Tegumental Glands in Insects, Biosynthesis of Cutaneous Peptides and Biogenic Amines, Intracytoplasmic Storage of Cytotoxic Molecules, Chemoreceptor and Mechanoreceptor Neuroepitelia. Fellowship: Member of the UZI, Italian Zoological Society.