J. L. B. Smith
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James Leonard Brierley Smith (26 September 1897 – 8 January 1968) was a South African ichthyologist, organic chemist, and university professor.[1][2] He was the first to identify a taxidermied fish as a coelacanth, at the time thought to be long extinct.
South African ichthyologist
J. L. B. Smith | |
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| Born | James Leonard Brierley Smith (1897-09-26)26 September 1897 |
| Died | 8 January 1968(1968-01-08) (aged 70) |
| Education | Diocesan College |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Coelacanth |
| Spouse | Margaret Mary Smith |
| Children | William Smith |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ichthyologist |
| Institutions | Rhodes University |