|
Biodiversity Explorers >
Coates, Thomas James Dagless (1920-1972)
Worked on citrus, studied the taxonomy of Collembola,
and studied the biology of mites. Mainly worked in the Plant
Protection Research Institute but in last couple of years was at the South
African Museum.
Chronology
Date |
Age |
Event |
1920 |
|
Born in Addo on 15 September. |
1937 |
|
Matriculated from St Andrews College, Grahamstown. |
1938 |
|
Started studying medicine at the University of London. |
1940-1945 |
|
Active service in Second World War. Afterwards returned to
family citrus farm near Addo. |
1955 |
|
Joined citrus research station at Addo as technical assistant. Became
interested in mites on citrus. |
1962 |
|
Transferred to Plant Protection Research Institute in Pretoria. |
1964 |
|
Became a senior technician in the PPRI and passed final year for B.Sc in
Entomology and Zoology. |
1966 |
|
Promoted to Professional Officer in PPRI. |
1967 |
|
Awarded M.Sc for thesis on the taxonomy of Collembola. |
1967 |
|
Promoted to Senior Professional Officer in PPRI. |
1970 |
|
Registered for Ph.D at Rand Afrikaans University. Thesis was on mite
biology and control. |
? |
|
Joined South African Museum. |
6 Jun 1972 |
|
Died shortly after completing Ph.D. |
Specimens
Specimens housed mainly in National Collection of Insects
but also in the Iziko SA Museum.
References
|
