John Stephenson

1871–1933 (age 62)

Biography

John Stephenson pursued zoology with patient study of invertebrates, helping to catalogue specimens and encouraging museums to share their treasures with the public.

His careful papers and correspondence reflected a steady curiosity and determination to show how each creature could illuminate larger ecological patterns.

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