About Cyrus R. Crosby
Lived 1879 – 1937 (aged 57–58). Cyrus R. Crosby was an American zoologist, entomologist and arachnologist.
Cyrus Richard Crosby (1879–1937) was an entomologist and arachnologist who taught at Cornell University. Along with Sherman C. Bishop he gave the scientific name to the Spruce-fir moss spider. Crosbycus, a genus of harvestmen in the family Ceratolasmatidae is also named for him.
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Who was Cyrus R. Crosby?
American entomologist
When was Cyrus R. Crosby born?
Cyrus R. Crosby was born in 1879.
When did Cyrus R. Crosby die?
Cyrus R. Crosby died in 1937.
What was Cyrus R. Crosby's occupation?
Cyrus R. Crosby was a zoologist, entomologist and arachnologist.
What nationality was Cyrus R. Crosby?
Cyrus R. Crosby was American.
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