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| Born | 22 November 1922 |
| Died | 16 January 2011 (aged 88) |
| Occupation | phycologist |
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Hugh Bryan Spencer (Bryan) Womersley (19 November 1922-16 January 2011) was an Australian botanist and phycologist.[1] He was recognised internationally for his work on the macroalgae of the Australian region. He worked at the Department of Botany of the University of Adelaide.
Awards
- Edgeworth David Medal, awarded by the Royal Society of New South Wales (1955)[2]
- Clarke Medal, awarded by the Royal Society of New South Wales (1985)
Standard author abbreviation
The standard author abbreviation Womersley is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Womersley, Hugh Bryan Spencer (Bryan) (1922 - 2011)". Encyclopedia of Australian Science. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Edgeworth David Medal". The Royal Society of NSW. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Womersley.
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