Richard Owen Series

Richard Owen was an English biologist, comparative anatomist, and paleontologist, best remembered for coining the term Dinosauria. While agreeing that evolution occurred, Owen challenged Darwin's theory of natural selection, proposing a more complex evolutionary process. His work anticipated modern evolutionary developmental biology, and he was instrumental in establishing the Natural History Museum in London, forever changing the purpose of museums. Owen's legacy lies in his scientific discoveries and his influence on public institutions.