IPEV
IPEV refers to the acronym for the "Instituto Português de Entomologia e Vertebrados," which translates to the Portuguese Institute of Entomology and Vertebrates. This institution was dedicated to the study and research of entomology and vertebrate zoology within Portugal. Its primary mission involved advancing scientific knowledge in these fields through research, conservation efforts, and educational outreach. The institute likely played a role in documenting and understanding the biodiversity of Portuguese fauna.
The scope of IPEV's work would have encompassed a wide range of organisms, from insects and other