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Robert W. Mitchell

1933 – 2010

American zoologist

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About Robert W. Mitchell

Lived 1933 – 2010 (aged 76). Robert W. Mitchell was an American zoologist and scientific collector.

Robert Wetsel Mitchell (April 25, 1933 – March 18, 2010) was an American invertebrate zoologist and photographer who was particularly active in the study of the biology of caves.

Mitchell was awarded Bachelor of Science (1954) and Master of Science (1955) degrees from Texas Tech University, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin in 1961. He was in the United States Air Force Medical Service from 1955 to 1957.

Genera and species Mitchell described include Typhlochactas (1971), Typhlochactas reddelli (1968), Typhlochactas rhodesi (1968) and Sotanochactas elliotti (1971).

Typhlochactas mitchelli or Pseudocellus mitchelli are named in honor of Mitchell.

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Important facts

Born

25 April 1933, Wellington

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 March 2010, San Antonio

Occupation

Zoologist, scientific collector

Nationality

United States

Education

Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin

Also known as

Robert Wetsel Mitchell

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert W. Mitchell?

American zoologist (1933–2010)

When was Robert W. Mitchell born?

Robert W. Mitchell was born on 25 April 1933 in Wellington.

When did Robert W. Mitchell die?

Robert W. Mitchell died on 18 March 2010 in San Antonio.

What was Robert W. Mitchell's occupation?

Robert W. Mitchell was a zoologist and scientific collector.

What nationality was Robert W. Mitchell?

Robert W. Mitchell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert W. Mitchell

· Wikidata: Q7350713

· DBpedia: Robert W. Mitchell

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