Dieter Armerding
1941–2015 (age 74)
Biography
Dieter Armerding studied the living world with an inquisitive mind that celebrated the myriad forms of life around him. His research shed light on ecological relationships and inspired new ways of thinking about how organisms interact with their environments.
He nurtured aspiring biologists, sharing both knowledge and a sense of wonder, and his legacy lives on in the students who carry forward his love of discovery.