About Michael C. Thomas
Lived 1948 – 2019 (aged 71). Michael C. Thomas was an American zoologist, entomologist, coleopterist and scientific collector, known for American Beetles.
Michael Charles Thomas (May 5, 1948 – October 14, 2019) was an American entomologist who co-authored the book series American Beetles.
Born in Miami, Florida, Thomas graduated from the University of South Florida in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in fine arts, followed by a Master of Science degree in entomology from the University of Florida in 1981. Thomas also received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
From 1986 to 1988, Thomas worked as a Taxonomic Entomologist for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
Beginning in 1988, Thomas worked for the Florida Department of Agriculture in Gainesville as a Taxonomic Entomologist, an Entomology Section Administrator, and a Curator of Coleoptera and Orthoptera. His research interests included the biology and systematics of Cucujidae, and the zoogeography of the beetles of Florida. He retired in 2013.
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Who was Michael C. Thomas?
American entomologist (1948–2019)
When was Michael C. Thomas born?
Michael C. Thomas was born on 5 May 1948 in Miami.
When did Michael C. Thomas die?
Michael C. Thomas died on 14 October 2019 in Gainesville.
What was Michael C. Thomas's occupation?
Michael C. Thomas was a zoologist, entomologist, coleopterist and scientific collector.
What was Michael C. Thomas known for?
Michael C. Thomas was known for American Beetles.
What nationality was Michael C. Thomas?
Michael C. Thomas was American.
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