D. J. Scourfield
British biologist and carcinologist
Intro | British biologist and carcinologist | |
A.K.A. | David Joseph Scourfield | |
A.K.A. | David Joseph Scourfield | |
Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
was | Zoologist Scientist Carcinologist Biologist | |
Work field | Biology Science | |
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Birth | 20 October 1866, Bow | |
Death | 3 October 1949Leytonstone (aged 83 years) | |
Star sign | Libra |
David Joseph Scourfield FLS FRMS ISO (October 20, 1866 – October 3, 1949) was a British civil servant and biologist known as an authority on the Cladocera. He served as president of the Quekett Microscopical Club and vice president of the Royal Microscopical Society. Born at Bow, London, he was hired by the Royal Mint at age 20 and worked there until his retirement in 1926, when he was awarded the Imperial Service Order for his services. His scientific career primarily took place after retirement from civil service, publishing on fossil and living freshwater crustaceans. He died at his home in Leytonstone at the age of 83.