Joseph Grinnell
American zoologist and biologist
Born
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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