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Paul Silva

American botanist (1922-2014) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 91

Paul Claude Silva was a phycologist, marine biologist, and algal taxonomist considered to be the world's leading expert in the chlorophyte green algal genus Codium.

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Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

Silva was also an expert in botanical nomenclature and was an editor of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature's Eighth through Sixteenth International Botanical Congresses.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2014 · aged 91