Philip S. Corbet
British entomologist (1929–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Steven Corbet FRSE (21 May 1929 – 13 February 2008) was a British entomologist whose work focused largely on aquatic insects and dragonflies. He co-authored and authored several books on the subject, which established him as a world expert on the order Odonata. He is also noted for his interest in biological controls as a substitute for synthetic pesticides in agriculture.
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Philip Steven Corbet | |
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Born | (1929-05-21)21 May 1929 |
Died | 13 February 2008(2008-02-13) (aged 78) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
Children | 1 |
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