Joan Murrell Owens (June 30, 1933 – May 25, 2011) was an American educator and marine biologist specializing in corals. She received degrees in geology, fine art, and guidance counseling. She described a new genus, Rhombopsammia, and three new species of button corals, R. niphada, R. squiresi, and Letepsammia franki.
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30 June 1933 Miami, Florida, U.S.
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Died |
25 May 2011 (aged 77) Washington, D.C.
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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