Robert W. Mitchell
Robert W. Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Wetsel Mitchell April 25, 1933 |
| Died | March 18, 2010 (aged 76) San Antonio, Texas |
| Nationality | United States |
| Known for | Robert W. Mitchell |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology, Speleology, Photography |
| Institutions | Texas Tech University |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Mitchell |
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.[1]
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.[1] He also served in the United States Air Force Medical Service from 1955 to 1957.[1]
Genera and species Mitchell described include Typhlochactas (1971), Typhlochactas reddelli (1968), Typhlochactas rhodesi (1968), and Sotanochactas elliotti (1971) .[citation needed]
Typhlochactas mitchelli or Pseudocellus mitchelli are named in honor of Mitchell.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c Elliott, William R. (April 12, 2010). "Obituary—Robert Wetsel Mitchell, 1933-2010" (PDF). Texas Natural Science Center. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 12 April 2012.