Wilhelm Kobelt


Wilhelm Kobelt was a German zoologist born in Alsfeld, Grand Duchy of Hesse. He specialized in the field of malacology.
Kobelt is remembered for his work as curator of the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt am Main.
Several species of mollusk contain his name, including Fusinus kobelti, Cymatium kobelti and Hyalinia kobelti. Kobeltia, a subgenus of Arion slugs, is named in honor of him.

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