John Graham Kerr

John Graham Kerr ( born September 18, 1869 in Arkley ( Hertfordshire), England; † April 21, 1957 in Barley ( Hertfordshire) ) was an English embryologist and zoologist, who also conducted research in the field of stealth warships.

Life and work

Kerr studied medicine. In 1889 he participated in Paraguay to an Argentine expedition to the Río Pilcomayo. In 1891 he went to Christ's College of Cambridge University. After his graduation, he himself led an expedition 1896-1897 to Paraguay for the Study of the South American lung fish ( Lepidosiren paradoxa ). He then returned to Cambridge and remained there until he was appointed Regius Professor of Natural History in Glasgow in 1902 and appointed professor of zoology in 1903. He held until 1935 when he became a member of Parliament for the Scottish universities this post.

Kerr improved knowledge about the evolution of vertebrates. His approach to zoology was morphologically and phylogenetically. Kerr is known for his studies of the embryology of the lung fish, but also contributed to many other areas in the zoological part.

In 1914 he was one of the first who proposed the improved camouflage for warships through contrasting patterns.

Honors

In 1909 he was elected as a member ( "Fellow" ) in the Royal Society of London. In 1939 he was knighted. He was also a member of the Linnean Society of London, which in 1955 awarded him the Linnean Medal.

Works

Here is a selection of his works:

• A Textbook of Embryology with the exception of Mammalia. From 1914 to 1919.
• Zoology for Medical Students. In 1921.
• Evolution., 1926.

Swell

• Entry in the Encyclopædia Britannica, 15th Edition, 1998. (English )
• Entry at the Royal Society (English )