David Humphreys Storer facts for kids
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David Humphreys Storer
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| Born | March 26, 1804 Portland, Maine, U.S.
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| Died | September 10, 1891 (aged 87) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard Medical School, 1825 Bowdoin College, 1822 |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Spouse(s) | Abigail Jane Storer (nee Brewer) |
| Children | Horatio Robinson Storer Francis Humphreys Storer Abby Matilda Storer Mary Goddard Storer Robert Woodbury Storer |
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David Humphreys Storer (born March 26, 1804 – died September 10, 1891) was an important American doctor and a scientist who studied nature. He was especially known for his work with fish and reptiles. He also led the medical school at Harvard University for a time.
Who Was David Humphreys Storer?
David Humphreys Storer was born in Portland, Maine. He studied medicine and became a physician. Later, he taught at Harvard Medical School.
From 1855 to 1864, he was the dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard. This meant he was in charge of the medical school. He helped guide many future doctors.
A Naturalist's Discoveries
Dr. Storer was also a naturalist. This is someone who studies plants and animals. He spent a lot of time identifying new kinds of fish. He also wrote books about the reptiles and fish found in New England.
In 1872, he became a member of the American Philosophical Society. This is a famous group of smart people who discuss science and other important ideas.
A type of snake, called Storeria, was named after him. This was done to honor his contributions to science.
Fish and Snake Species He Described
Dr. Storer officially described many different kinds of fish. This means he was the first scientist to give them their scientific names. Some of these fish include:
- The tessellated darter (Etheostoma olmstedi)
- The yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea)
- The rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum)
- The northern pipefish (Syngnathus fuscus)
- The kelp pipefish (Syngnathus californiensis)
- The ashy darter (Etheostoma cinereum)
- The northern studfish (Fundulus catenatus)
- The wrymouth (Cryptacanthodes maculatus), sometimes called a ghostfish
- The blackspotted topminnow, (Fundulus olivaceus)
He also described a type of snake. This snake is called Storeria occipitomaculata, and it is commonly known as the Redbelly Snake.
- Category:Taxa named by David Humphreys Storer
