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Hermann Eduard Anton

1794 – 1872

German malacologist

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Lived 1794 – 1872 (aged 77). Hermann Eduard Anton was a German malacologist, zoologist, publisher, zoological collector, local politician and bookseller.

Hermann Eduard Anton (17 December 1794, in Görlitz – 24 March 1872, in Halle) was a German malacologist.

Works Anton H. E. (1839). Verzeichniss der Conchylien. Halle, xvi + 110 pp.

Some authors consider the work to be published in 1838 while others in 1839.

Taxa described Taxa described by Hermann Eduard Anton include (sorted chronologically):

1838 Bonellia obtusa Anton, 1838 Cardiocardita Anton, 1838 Clanculus miniatus (Anton, 1838) Echinolittorina reticulata (Anton, 1838) Eulima dubia Anton, 1838 Eulima incerta Anton, 1838 Fasciolaria magna (Anton, 1838) Fasciolaria sulcata (Anton, 1838) Fusinus indicus (Anton, 1838) Isognomon radiatus (Anton, 1838) Latirus fenestratus (Anton, 1838) Latirus impressus (Anton, 1838) Latirus plicatulus (Anton, 1838) Monoplex wiegmanni (Anton, 1838) Nerita planospira Anton, 1838 Ostrea imputata Anton, 1838 Oxystele tigrina (Anton, 1838) Oxystele variegata (Anton, 1838) Pecten excavatus Anton, 1838 family Siliquariidae Anton, 1838 Tectonatica tecta (Anton, 1838) Turbinella laevigata Anton, 1838 Turridrupa cerithina (Anton, 1838) Vasum tubiferum (Anton, 1838) Vexillum cancellarioides (Anton, 1838) Vexillum interruptum (Anton, 1838) Vexillum semicostatum (Anton, 1838)

1839 Asolene pulchella (Anton, 1839) Cantharus wagneri (Anton, 1839) Pollia wagneri (Anton, 1839)

1848 Euchelus pullatus Anton, 1848

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Who was Hermann Eduard Anton?

German malacologist (1794-1872)

When was Hermann Eduard Anton born?

Hermann Eduard Anton was born on 17 December 1794 in Görlitz.

When did Hermann Eduard Anton die?

Hermann Eduard Anton died on 24 March 1872 in Halle (Saale).

What was Hermann Eduard Anton's occupation?

Hermann Eduard Anton was a malacologist, zoologist, publisher, zoological collector, local politician and bookseller.

What nationality was Hermann Eduard Anton?

Hermann Eduard Anton was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hermann Eduard Anton

· Wikidata: Q5740628

· DBpedia: Hermann Eduard Anton

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