Ludwig Heinrich Philipp Döderlein
German zoologist (1855–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ludwig Heinrich Philipp Döderlein (3 March 1855, Bad Bergzabern – 23 April 1936, Munich) was a German zoologist. He specialized in echinoderms, particularly sea stars, sea urchins, and crinoids.[1] He was one of the first European zoologists to have the opportunity to do research work in Japan from 1879 to 1881. Today, he is considered one of the most important pioneers of marine biological research in Japan.[2]
Ludwig Heinrich Philipp Döderlein | |
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Born | (1855-03-03)March 3, 1855 |
Died | April 23, 1936(1936-04-23) (aged 81) Munich, Germany |
Nationality (legal) | German |
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Scientific career | |
Fields | Zoology |
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Author abbrev. (zoology) | Döderlein |
He was the director and curator of the Musée zoologique de la ville de Strasbourg from 1882 to 1919. He headed the Zoologische Staatssammlung München from 1923 to 1927 and was Professor of Zoology in the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.[3]