American zoologist and ornithologist (1855-1942).
Clinton Hart Merriam (December 5, 1855 – March 19, 1942) was an American zoologist, mammalogist, ornithologist, entomologist, ecologist, ethnographer, geographer, naturalist and physician. He was commonly known as the "father of mammalogy," a branch of zoology referring to the study of mammals.
Abbreviations: Merriam
Occupations: zoologist, scientific collector, ornithologist, entomologist, botanist, botanical collector, anthropologist
Citizenships: United States
Languages: English
Dates: 1855-12-05T00:00:00Z – 1942-03-19T00:00:00Z
Birth place: New York City
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