Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet

Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet (26 August 1809 – 9 October 1892) was a French naturalist, born in Lays, Doubs. He was a member of the Commission to Algeria, primarily as a natural artist, drawing any natural findings. He collected specimens in the Canary Islands, Guatemala and Mexico.

"Morelet" redirects here. For the French wine grape also known as Morelet, see Négrette.

He had a particular interest in molluscs and was recognised as a leading expert in the field.

Morelet married Noémie de Folin, sister of Léopold de Folin. Morelet died of natural causes in 1892, in Dijon.

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