Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera facts for kids
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera (1809–1898) was an important Spanish scientist. He was an entomologist, which means he studied insects. He was known for his early work on insects found on dead animals. This helped scientists understand how nature works.
Graells was born in Tricio, a town in La Rioja, Spain. He later became a professor of zoology (the study of animals) in Madrid. He passed away in Madrid in 1898.
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Mariano Graells: A Pioneer in Science
Mariano Graells made many important discoveries. He helped us learn more about the animal world, especially insects. His work was very important for understanding nature in Spain.
Studying Insects and Animals
Graells spent a lot of time studying insects. He looked at how they lived and what they did. He was one of the first to study insects found on dead things. This field is called forensic entomology. It helps scientists learn about the environment.
He also described new types of animals. For example, he identified a special kind of European badger found in Spain. It is called Meles meles marianensis.
Things Named After Graells
Because of his important work, some animals are named after him.
- The beautiful moth genus Graellsia is named in his honor. The most famous one is the Spanish Moon Moth.
- A type of monkey, the Graells's tamarin, also carries his name.
These names show how much his work was valued by other scientists.
See also
In Spanish: Mariano de la Paz Graells para niños
