Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet
Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet | |
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| Born | 26 August 1809 Lays, Doubs, France |
| Died | 9 October 1892 (aged 83) Dijon, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Naturalist |
| Spouse | Noémie de Folin |
Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet (26 August 1809 – 9 October 1892) was a French naturalist, born in Lays, Doubs. He was a member of the commission to Algeria, primarily as a natural artist, drawing any natural findings. He collected specimens in the Canary Islands, Guatemala and Mexico.
He had a particular interest in molluscs and was recognised as a leading expert in the field.
Morelet married Noémie de Folin, sister of Léopold de Folin. Morelet died of natural causes in 1892, in Dijon.