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- Mark Harvey, an Australian taxonomist, has described more than 1,000 new species, predominantly arachnids, during his career.
- He began on August 16, 1977—the day Elvis Presley died—collecting his first pseudoscorpion.
- Harvey states that taxonomy is essential for conservation because understanding species informs preservation.
- Harvey remains active after retiring, with manuscripts in progress, including one detailing 60 new species.
