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Patsy Ann McLaughlin

1932 – 2011

American carcinologist

CarcinologistMarine biologistScientific illustrator
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Lived 1932 – 2011 (aged 78–79). Patsy Ann McLaughlin was an American carcinologist, marine biologist, scientific illustrator, researcher and scientific collector.

Patsy Ann McLaughlin (27 May 1932 – 4 April 2011), was an American carcinologist and was regarded as one of the most influential scientists in her field. The crab genus Patagurus was named in her honor in 2013.

Early life and education McLaughlin was born in Seattle on May 27, 1932 to Edna Pearl Lessenger and Elmer Robert McLaughlin. Her thesis was regarded by a fellow carcinologist as "a phenomenal work that still stands as one of the most indispensable, and beautifully illustrated single works on the taxonomy of these decapods". From 1960 to 1963 she became an assistant zoologist at the Department of Oceanography at the University of Washington. Her archives are held at the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

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Important facts

Born
1932, Seattle
Birth century
Died
2011, Sedro-Woolley
Occupation
Carcinologist, marine biologist, scientific illustrator, researcher, scientific collector
Nationality
Education
George Washington University, Palo Alto High School, University of Utah
Positions held
Supervisor
Employers
Western Washington University, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution

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People whose lives overlapped Patsy Ann McLaughlin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Patsy Ann McLaughlin?

American carcinologist (1932-2011)

When was Patsy Ann McLaughlin born?

Patsy Ann McLaughlin was born in 1932 in Seattle.

When did Patsy Ann McLaughlin die?

Patsy Ann McLaughlin died in 2011 in Sedro-Woolley.

What was Patsy Ann McLaughlin's occupation?

Patsy Ann McLaughlin was a carcinologist, marine biologist, scientific illustrator, researcher and scientific collector.

What nationality was Patsy Ann McLaughlin?

Patsy Ann McLaughlin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patsy Ann McLaughlin

· Wikidata: Q21340495

· DBpedia: Patsy Ann McLaughlin

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