Augustus Addison Gould
American conchologist (1805-1866) · United States · On the map · Doctors · Died at 61
Augustus Addison Gould was an American medical doctor, naturalist and the foremost conchologist of his era. He described over 1,100 new species of mollusks, including all known mollusks of Massachusetts and the shells collected by two major government exploring expeditions.
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He was one of the first naturalists in America to recognize the importance of geographic distribution in the description of species.
Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1805 to 1866 · aged 61
