About Friedrich Kiefer
Lived 1897 – 1985 (aged 87). Friedrich Kiefer was a German zoologist, carcinologist, copepodologist, collector, teacher and biologist.
Professor Friedrich Kiefer (9 September 1897 – 18 April 1985) was a German zoologist, specialising in freshwater copepods.
Kiefer was born in Karlsruhe on September 6, 1897. He became honorary director of the (Institute for Research on Lake Constance) in 1963, following the retirement of Max Auerbach. He is commemorated in the scientific names Cyclopinula kieferi and Eurytemora kieferi.
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Who was Friedrich Kiefer?
German copepodologist (1897-1985)
When was Friedrich Kiefer born?
Friedrich Kiefer was born on 9 September 1897 in Karlsruhe.
When did Friedrich Kiefer die?
Friedrich Kiefer died on 18 April 1985 in Constance.
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Friedrich Kiefer was a zoologist, carcinologist, copepodologist, collector, teacher and biologist.
What nationality was Friedrich Kiefer?
Friedrich Kiefer was German.
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