Thomas Cavalier-Smith
Thomas Cavalier-Smith (born October 21, 1942 ) is a British biologist . Its official botanical author abbreviation is " Caval.-Sm. ".
Cavalier-Smith is Professor of Evolutionary Biology at Oxford University .
He was awarded the International Prize for Biology in 2004.
Newly named taxa
Cavalier-Smith established numerous new taxa in the higher systematics of eukaryotes as well as bacteria . Here is a selection:
- Dinozoa Cavalier-Smith 1981 ( Dinoflagellates etc.)
- Euglenozoa Cavalier-Smith 1981
- Stramenopila Cavalier-Smith 1981
- Biliphyta Caval .-- Sm. (1981) ( Red algae and Glaucocystophyceae ) (Since these are plants , the botanical author abbreviation is used)
- Alveolata Cavalier-Smith in 1991 ( dinoflagellates , spores and ciliates )
- Mycetozoa Cavalier-Smith 1998 ( slime molds )
- Rhizaria Cavalier-Smith 2002 ( Foraminifera , Radiant Animals, etc.)
- Proteobacteria Cavalier-Smith 2002
- Spirochaetes Cavalier-Smith 2002 ( Spirochaetes )
- Mesomycetozoa Cavalier-Smith 2004
Web links
- Author entry and list of the described plant names for Thomas Cavalier-Smith at the IPNI
- Homepage
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cavalier-Smith, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British evolutionary biologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 21, 1942 |