Gunnar Degelius | |
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 Degelius in June, 1969 | |
| Born | 27 January 1903 |
| Died | 22 July 1993 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
| Awards | Acharius Medal (1992) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Lichenology |
| Institutions | Gothenburg Botanical Garden; University of Gothenburg |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Degel.[1] G.B.F.Nilsson |
Gunnar Bror Fritiof Degelius (né Nilsson until 1932; 27 January 1903 – 22 July 1993) was a Swedish lichenologist. Between the publications of his first and final scientific papers, Degelius had a 70-year-long research career. While he was best known for his expertise on the lichen genus Collema, he also wrote important papers on lichen biology and ecology, floristic studies of the Nordic countries and various other areas around the world, and lichen succession. Degelius described 124 new taxa (mostly species), and published about 130 scientific papers. In 1992 he was one of the first to be awarded the Acharius Medal for his lifetime contributions to lichenology. Fifteen species and three genera have been named in honour of Degelius.
- ^ "Degelius, Gunnar Bror Fritiof (1903–1993)". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 1 February 2021.