James Dwight Dana | |
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 Dana in 1865 | |
| Born | February 12, 1813 |
| Died | April 14, 1895 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | geology, mineralogy, zoology |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Dana |
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James Dwight Dana FRS FRSE (February 12, 1813 – April 14, 1895) was an American geologist, mineralogist, volcanologist, and zoologist. He made pioneering studies of mountain-building, volcanic activity, and the origin and structure of continents and oceans around the world.
His zoological author abbreviation is Dana.[1]
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