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Issue: Vol. 5404 No. 1: 25 Jan. 2024
Type: Article
Published: 2024-01-25
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5404.1.3
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A tribute to Fernando A. Silveira and his contributions to bee research

Laboratório de Biologia Comparada e Abelhas; Departamento de Biologia; FFCLRP; Universidade de São Paulo; Av. Bandeirantes; 3900; CEP 14040-901; Ribeirão Preto; SP; Brazil
Hymenoptera Bee Fernando A. Silveira

Abstract

Fernando A. Silveira had the unique combination of being a sagacious scientist and a remarkable human being. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to understanding bee diversity and keenly spread this scientific information to the academic community at large and beyond the university walls. His rich character, warm heart, strong voice and laughter are missed by those privileged to be Fernando’s students, friends, mentors, and family. In this volume, we honor Fernando A. Silveira, who prematurely passed away at the age of 62, leaving three sons, his wife, and numerous friends.

 

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