British biologist (1942–2021).
Thomas (Tom) Cavalier-Smith, FRS, FRSC, NERC Professorial Fellow (21 October 1942 – 19 March 2021), was a professor of evolutionary biology in the Department of Zoology, at the University of Oxford. His research has led to discovery of a number of unicellular organisms (protists) and advocated for a variety of major taxonomic groups, such as the Chromista, Chromalveolata, Opisthokonta, Rhizaria, and Excavata. He was known for his systems of classification of all organisms.
Abbreviations: Caval.-Sm.
Occupations: protistologist, professor, microbiologist, evolutionary biologist, botanist, biologist
Citizenships: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Dates: 1942-10-21T00:00:00Z – 2021-03-19T00:00:00Z
Birth place: London
Direct attributions: 1 plant, 5 fungi
Authorship mentions: 1 plant, 5 fungi