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Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin

b. 1963

Russian geneticist and entomologist

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About Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin

Born 1963. Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin is a Russian entomologist, biologist, botanist, ecologist, photographer and translator.

Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin (; born 1963, in Omsk) is a Russian geneticist and entomologist, specializing at Odonata. He discovered and described a number of species (and also two genera - Euthygomphus and Mattigomphus) and several have been named after him by other scientists.

Species named after him Drepanosticta kosterini Dow, 2017 (Odonata, Platystictidae) Asiagomphus kosterini Kompier, 2018 (Odonata, Gomphidae) Dolichopus kosterini Grichanov, 2017 (Diptera, Dolichopodidae) Alucita kosterini Ustjuzhanin, 1999 Stenoptilia kosterini Ustjuchanin, 2001 Cernyia kosterini Dubatolov et Buczek, 2013 Lyclene kosterini Dubatolov et Buczek, 2013 Coenosia kosterini Vikhrev, 2009 (Diptera, Muscidae). Thricops kosterini Vikhrev, 2013 (Diptera, Muscidae). Cordilura kosterini Ozerov et Krivosheina (Diptera, Scatophagidae).

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Important facts

Born
16 June 1963, Omsk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Entomologist, biologist, botanist, ecologist, photographer, translator
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Novosibirsk State University
Employers
Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Novosibirsk State University
Also known as
Kosterin, Oleg Kosterin, O.E. Kosterin, Oleg E. Kosterin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin?

Russian geneticist and entomologist

When was Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin born?

Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin was born on 16 June 1963 in Omsk.

What is Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin's occupation?

Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin is an entomologist, biologist, botanist, ecologist, photographer and translator.

What nationality is Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin?

Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oleg Engelsovich Kosterin

· Wikidata: Q21394062

· DBpedia: Oleg Kosterin

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