Robert W. Mitchell
Robert W. Mitchell | |
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Born | Robert Wetsel Mitchell April 25, 1933 Wellington, Texas |
Died | March 18, 2010 San Antonio, Texas | (aged 76)
Nationality | United States |
Known for | Robert W. Mitchell |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Zoology, Speleology, Photography |
Institutions | Texas Tech University |
Author abbrev. (zoology) | Mitchell |
Robert Wetsel Mitchell (April 25, 1933 – March 18, 2010) was an American invertebrate zoologist and photographer who was particularly active in the study of the biology of caves.[1]
Mitchell was awarded Bachelor of Science (1954) and Master of Science (1955) degrees from Texas Tech University, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin in 1961.[1] He also served in the United States Air Force Medical Service from 1955 to 1957.[1]
Genera and species Mitchell described include (1971), Typhlochactas reddelli (1968), (1968), and (1971) .[citation needed]
Typhlochactas mitchelli or Pseudocellus mitchelli are named in honor of Mitchell.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Elliott, William R. (April 12, 2010). "Obituary—Robert Wetsel Mitchell, 1933–2010" (PDF). Texas Natural Science Center. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
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Categories:
- American zoologists
- Texas Tech University alumni
- University of Texas at Austin alumni
- 1933 births
- 2010 deaths
- People from Wellington, Texas