Thursday 24 March 2022

The Mothers of Entomological History: Reflecting on Who We Honor and How We Do It | Entomology Today

Four Mothers of Entomology

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Numerous entomologists of the past are dubbed "fathers" of particular subfields, but where are all the "mothers" in our insect science textbooks? It's time to address this historical bias with a look at several founding women in entomology—and a conversation about how we choose to honor leaders in our field.   

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