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Richard C. Starr

1924 – 1998

American phycologist

Botanist Mycologist
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About Richard C. Starr

Lived 1924 – 1998 (aged 73). Richard C. Starr was an American botanist and mycologist.

Richard Cawthorn Starr (August 24, 1924 – February 3, 1998) was an American phycologist.

Awards Richard C. Starr was the inaugural recipient of the Darbaker Prize from the Botanical Society of America in 1955 and the recipient of the Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal in 1985.

Taxa named in honor of Richard C. Starr Starria gen. nov. (Cyanophyta, described by N. J. Lang. J. Phycol. 13(1977):288-96. Chlorococcum starrii sp. nov. (Chlorophyta, described by F. R. Trainor and P. A. Verses. Phycology 6(1967):237-39. Cystomonas starrii, transferred by H. Ettl and G. Gartner. Nova Hedwigia 44(1987):509-17. Pleodorina starrii, sp. nov. (Chlorophyta), described by H. Nozaki, FD Ott, and AW Coleman. Journal of Phycology 42(2006):1072-1080. doi:10.1111/j.1529-8817.2006.00255.x.

Works Starr, R.C., Marner, F.J. and Jaenicke, L. (1995). Chemoattraction of male gametes by a pheromone produced by female gametes of chlamydomonas. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 92, 641–645.

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Important facts

Born
24 August 1924, Greensboro
Birth century
20th century
Died
3 February 1998, Austin
Occupation
Botanist, mycologist
Nationality
United States
Education
Vanderbilt University
Awards
Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal; Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
R.C.Starr, Richard Cawthorn Starr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard C. Starr?

American phycologist (1924-1998)

When was Richard C. Starr born?

Richard C. Starr was born on 24 August 1924 in Greensboro.

When did Richard C. Starr die?

Richard C. Starr died on 3 February 1998 in Austin.

What was Richard C. Starr's occupation?

Richard C. Starr was a botanist and mycologist.

What nationality was Richard C. Starr?

Richard C. Starr was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard C. Starr

· Wikidata: Q3430628

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