Alpheus Spring Packard
American entomologist and palaeontologist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the scientist. For his father the educator, see Alpheus Spring Packard Sr.
Alpheus Spring Packard Jr. LL.D. (February 19, 1839 – February 14, 1905) was an American entomologist and palaeontologist. He described over 500 new animal species – especially butterflies and moths – and was one of the founders of The American Naturalist.[1]
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Alpheus Spring Packard Jr. | |
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Born | (1839-02-19)February 19, 1839 |
Died | February 14, 1905(1905-02-14) (aged 65) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College, 1861 Harvard University, 1864 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Entomology Palaeontology |
Institutions | Brown University |
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