Richard Owen

Richard Owen was a 19th-century British biologist and paleontologist known for his work in identifying and classifying fossils, especially dinosaurs. He coined the term "Dinosauria" to describe a new group of ancient reptiles. Owen served as the first director of the Natural History Museum in London and contributed significantly to the study of Earth's prehistoric life. Although influential, his ideas sometimes clashed with those of his peers, notably Charles Darwin. Overall, Owen played a key role in shaping modern paleontology and our understanding of prehistoric creatures.