R. Tucker Abbott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

R. Tucker Abbott

American biologist

Date of Birth: 28-Sep-1919

Place of Birth: Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 03-Nov-1995

Profession: botanist, malacologist, conchologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Robert Tucker Abbott (September 28, 1919 – November 3, 1995) was an American conchologist (seashells) and malacologist (molluscs).
He was the author of more than 30 books on malacology, which have been translated into many languages. Abbott was one of the most prominent conchologists of the 20th century.
He brought the study of seashells to the public with his works, including most notably: American Seashells (1954), Seashells of the World (1962), The Shell (1972), and The Kingdom of the Seashell (1972).
He was an active member of the American Malacological Union and Conchologists of America.