André Marie Constant Duméril

French zoologist and professor

André Marie Constant Duméril - French zoologist and professor
Born

January 1st, 1774
251 years ago

Died

August 14th, 1860
164 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Born in France in 1774, this zoologist and academic made significant contributions to herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians. Duméril served as a professor at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, where he focused on the classification and systematic study of various species. He published important works that laid the groundwork for future research in zoology, including multiple volumes on reptiles and their taxonomy. His collaborations with notable contemporaries helped advance the scientific community's understanding of animal biology and diversity.

Published 'Erpétologie générale' on reptiles

Classified numerous species in herpetology

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