Joan Murrell Owens

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''. Provided by Wikipedia