Petrunkevitch, Alexander

Definition

A distinguished Russian-American arachnologist and paleontologist known for his extensive work on the classification and evolutionary history of arachnids, particularly spiders.

Etymology

Named after Alexander Ivanovitch Petrunkevitch, a scientist of Russian origin who practiced in the United States.

Example

Alexander Petrunkevitch published numerous papers on the taxonomy of spiders and described many new species.

Synonyms

• A. I. Petrunkevitch
• Alexander Ivanovitch Petrunkevitch

Related Terms

• Arachnology
• Taxonomy
• Paleontology
• Spiders

Usage Notes

Alexander Petrunkevitch is often cited in scientific literature concerning the classification and evolutionary studies of arachnids. His contributions have been fundamental to the field.