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Edwin Linton

Edwin Linton (March 14, 1855, in East Bethlehem, Pennsylvania[1] – 1939) was an American biologist noted for his research in the field of helminthology, the study of worms, especially parasitic worms in fishes.[2][3] Linton was Research Fellow in Biology at University of Pennsylvania and professor emeritus at Washington and Jefferson College.[2] The New York Times called Linton "one of the world's leading authorities on helminthology".[2] Linton received his doctorate from Yale University.[2] He was awarded the 1937 Leidy Award from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.[4]

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  1. ^ LINTON, EDWIN, in Who's Who in America (1901-1902 edition), p. 687; via archive.org
  2. ^ a b c d "Dr. Edwin Linton, Noted Biologist; Authority on Helminthology, the Study of Worms, Dies in Philadelphia at 84". The New York Times. 5 June 1939. p. 21.
  3. ^ "In Memoriam: Edwin Linton (1855–1939)". The Journal of Parasitology. 25 (5): 451–453. October 1939. JSTOR 3272325.
  4. ^ "The Four Awards Bestowed by The Academy of Natural Sciences and Their Recipients". Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 156 (1). The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia: 403–404. June 2007. doi:10.1635/0097-3157(2007)156[403:TFABBT]2.0.CO;2. S2CID 198160356.