The Little Book of Irish Science SFI Little Book of Irish Science | Page 57

52 1896-1993
Maude Jane Delap, from County
Donegal was the fi rst person to breed
jellyfi sh in captivity, allowing her to
observe their complete life cycle.
53 1896-1992
Matilda Cullen Knowles, from County
Dublin was renowned for her study of
Irish lichens and shared curatorship of the
National Museum of Ireland herbarium.