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David Pye

b. 1932

English zoologist and specialist on light polarization and echolocation

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Born 1932. David Pye is a zoologist.

John David Pye (born 1932) is a British zoologist who is an Emeritus Professor of Queen Mary, University of London.

Professor Pye is a specialist in animal ultrasound echolocation and light polarisation. He presented the 1985 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on the theme of "Communicating" and has written the textbook Polarised Light in Science and Nature.

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Queen Mary University of London
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John David Pye

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Who is David Pye?

English zoologist and specialist on light polarization and echolocation

When was David Pye born?

David Pye was born on 14 May 1932.

What is David Pye's occupation?

David Pye is a zoologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Pye

· Wikidata: Q41543757

· DBpedia: David Pye (zoologist)

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