William King Gregory
William King Gregory | |
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| Born | May 19, 1876 |
| Died | December 29, 1970 (aged 94) |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Known for | Expert on mammalian dentition |
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| Awards | National Academy of Sciences |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology |
| Institutions | American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University |
| Thesis | The Orders of Mammals (1910) |
| Doctoral advisor | Henry Fairfield Osborn |
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| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Gregory |
William King Gregory (May 19, 1876 – December 29, 1970) was an American zoologist, primatologist, paleontologist, and functional and comparative anatomist. He was an expert on mammalian dentition, and a contributor to theories of evolution. He presented his ideas to students and the general public through books and museum exhibits.