James Dwight 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.
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James Dwight Dana | |
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Born | (1813-02-12)February 12, 1813 |
Died | April 14, 1895(1895-04-14) (aged 82) |
Nationality | American |
Scientific career | |
Fields | geology, mineralogy, zoology |
Author abbrev. (zoology) | Dana |
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His zoological author abbreviation is Dana.[1]