Robert W. Mitchell

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Robert W. Mitchell
Born
Robert Wetsel Mitchell

(1933-04-25)April 25, 1933
Wellington, Texas
DiedMarch 18, 2010(2010-03-18) (aged 76)
NationalityUnited States
Known forRobert W. Mitchell
Scientific career
FieldsZoology, Speleology, Photography
InstitutionsTexas 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[]

  1. ^ 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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