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Issue: Vol. 5489 No. 1: 31 Jul. 2024
Type: Editorial
Published: 2024-07-31
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5489.1.3
Page range: 5-21
Abstract views: 82
PDF downloaded: 53

Laurence A. Mound 90 years: A collaborative life that laid the foundation of modern thrips studies

Universidade Federal do Piauí; Campus Amílcar Ferreira Sobral; Coleção de História Natural da UFPI. BR 343; Km 3.5. Floriano; PI; Brazil. 64808-605
c/o Queensland Primary Industries Insect Collection; Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Queensland; Ecosciences Precinct; GPO Box 267; Brisbane; Qld; 4001
Australian National Insect Collection; National Research Collections Australia; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; GPO Box 1700; Canberra ACT 2601; Australia
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande; Rio Grande; RS; Brazil
Thysanoptera Collaboration Taxonomy

Abstract

In honour of Laurence Mound's 90th birthday, this special issue of Zootaxa serves as a tribute to his enduring legacy in entomology and Thysanoptera research. Mound's journey in the field has been marked by numerous discoveries, unwavering dedication, and invaluable collaborations that have profoundly influenced the study of Thysanoptera around the world. We here emphasise his lifelong commitment to the study of these minute insects and this provides an opportunity for researchers worldwide to share their insights and experiences, highlighting the impact Mound has had on their scientific pursuits. Through an interview exploring Mound's career choices, this paper also unravels the intricate paths he traversed and the collaborations that proved to be the driving force behind his Thysanoptera research to the age of 90.

 

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  1. In honour of Laurence Mound's 90th birthday, this special issue of Zootaxa serves as a tribute to his enduring legacy in entomology and Thysanoptera research. Mound's journey in the field has been marked by numerous discoveries, unwavering dedication, and invaluable collaborations that have profoundly influenced the study of Thysanoptera around the world. We here emphasise his lifelong commitment to the study of these minute insects and this provides an opportunity for researchers worldwide to share their insights and experiences, highlighting the impact Mound has had on their scientific pursuits. Through an interview exploring Mound's career choices, this paper also unravels the intricate paths he traversed and the collaborations that proved to be the driving force behind his Thysanoptera research to the age of 90.