Name Joseph Nelson Spouse Claudine Nelson | Author abbrev. (zoology) | |
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Born April 12, 1937San Francisco ( 1937-04-12 ) Died August 9, 2011, Edmonton, Canada Books Fishes of the World, The Fishes of Alberta Known for | ||
Doctoral advisor Dr. C.C. Lindsey Other academic advisors Dr. J.R. Nursall Notable awards Alberta Centennial Medal | ||
Joseph (Joe) Schieser Nelson (April 12, 1937 – August 9, 2011) was an American ichthyologist. He is best known for the book Fishes of the World (1st edition 1976, 4th edition 2006), which is the standard reference in fish systematics and evolution.
Nelson obtained his PhD from University of British Columbia in 1965. He retired in 2002 from the University of Alberta where he made most of his career; he continued to hold position as a Professor Emeritus and stayed scientifically active until his final years.
Outside academia, Nelson was a black belt in karate.
Legacy
Species described by Nelson:
Species named after Nelson:
References
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