| RefNo | EC/1973/14 |
| Previous numbers | Cert XIX, 88 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Harrison, Richard John: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Description | Citation typed |
| Citation | Distinguished for his work on reproduction in mammals, and the anatomy and physiology of diving mammals. Elucidated phenomena of delayed implantation in the badger, deer and seals. Has made numerous contributions on the histophysiology of the ovary, corpus luteum, and the placenta in many species. Discovered the sphincter in the vena cava and the vertebral venous shunt which facilitates the abdominal blood-pool of seals during diving. Studied the communication systems of cetacea. Has brilliantly applied reconstruction methods in forensic anatomical investigations. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA4884 | Harrison; Sir; Richard John (1920 - 1999) | 1920 - 1999 |