About Frederick Stratten Russell
Lived 1897 – 1984 (aged 86). Frederick Stratten Russell was a British and English marine biologist and zoologist.
Sir Frederick Stratten Russell
Russell studied the life histories and distribution of plankton. He also discovered a means of distinguishing between different species of fish shortly after they have hatched. He was the author of The Medusae of the British Isles (1953–1970). He served in both World Wars, being awarded, among others, the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He was the father of W. M. S. Russell.
Taxon named in his honor Russell’s dragonet, Callionymus russelli C. R. Johnson, 1976
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Who was Frederick Stratten Russell?
English marine biologist (1897-1984)
When was Frederick Stratten Russell born?
Frederick Stratten Russell was born on 3 November 1897 in Bridport.
When did Frederick Stratten Russell die?
Frederick Stratten Russell died on 5 June 1984.
What was Frederick Stratten Russell's occupation?
Frederick Stratten Russell was a marine biologist and zoologist.
What nationality was Frederick Stratten Russell?
Frederick Stratten Russell was British and English.
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