Chris Humphries
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Chris Humphries was a British
botanist
known for his work on systematic botany and biogeography
.
In 1980 he was awarded the Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society
. In 2001 the Linnean Society of London
awarded him the Linnean Medal
for his contributions to the botany.
United Kingdom
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botanist
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
known for his work on systematic botany and biogeography
Biogeography
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species , organisms, and ecosystems in space and through geological time. Organisms and biological communities vary in a highly regular fashion along geographic gradients of latitude, elevation, isolation and habitat area...
.
In 1980 he was awarded the Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society
Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society
The Bicentenary Medal is a scientific award which is awarded by the Linnean Society. It is awarded annually in recognition of work done by a biologist under the age of 40 years. It was first awarded in 1978 on the 200th anniversary of the death of Carolus Linnaeus.- Recipients :*1978 ‐ David...
. In 2001 the Linnean Society of London
Linnean Society of London
The Linnean Society of London is the world's premier society for the study and dissemination of taxonomy and natural history. It publishes a zoological journal, as well as botanical and biological journals...
awarded him the Linnean Medal
Linnean Medal
The Linnean Medal of the Linnean Society of London was established in 1888, and is awarded annually to alternately a botanist or a zoologist or to one of each in the same year...
for his contributions to the botany.