Trevor Kincaid | |
|---|---|
 Kincaid c. 1902 | |
| Born | December 21, 1872 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 1, 1970 (aged 97)[1] Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Education | B.A., University of Washington (1899) M.A., University of Washington (1901) |
| Occupation(s) | scientist, professor, entomologist, marine biologist, malacologist |
| Employer | University of Washington |
| Relatives | Zoe Kincaid Penlington (sister) |
Trevor Kincaid (December 21, 1872 – July 1, 1970) was a Canadian-American scientist and professor at the University of Washington who achieved national acclaim for his scientific achievements while an undergraduate student. Kincaid's interests ranged from insect life to marine biology to mollusks, though he once described himself as an "omniologist" (one who studies everything). He is best known for introducing the gypsy moth parasite to the United States, for helping establish the Washington state oyster industry, and as the driving force behind the creation of the Friday Harbor Laboratories. Kincaid is responsible for the identification and naming of hundreds of species; at least 47 plant and animal species were, in turn, named after him. In 1938 he was designated Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus of the University of Washington, that school's highest honor for its alumni.
- ^ "Social Security Death Index – Washington – Trevor – Kincaid". digitalarchives.wa.gov. Washington State Archives. Retrieved 18 January 2015.