Joseph Grinnell

American zoologist and biologist

Joseph Grinnell - American zoologist and biologist
Born

February 27th, 1877
148 years ago

Died

1939
86 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to the field of zoology through extensive research on vertebrate animals. Developed the Grinnell Method, a standardized technique for collecting animal specimens. Served as the curator of the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at the University of California, Berkeley. Published numerous scientific papers and played a key role in the early 20th century studies of California's natural history.

Developed the Grinnell Method for specimen collection

Curated the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology

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