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In 1960, zoologist Libbie Hyman explained her work: “I like invertebrates.

Libbie Henrietta Hyman (1888-1969) | Embryo Project Encyclopedia

I don’t mean worms particularly, although a worm can be almost anything, including the larva of a beautiful butterfly. But I do like the soft delicate ones, the jellyfishes and corals and the beautiful microscopic organisms.” Hyman transformed her love of the soft creatures to writings that brought her international recognition as an expert on invertebrates and as the world authority on flatworms.

Libbie Henrietta Hyman was born December 6, 1888, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jewish immigrant parents, Joseph and Sabina (Neumann) Hyman.

She had one younger and two older brothers. Her father was born in Russian Poland, while her mother came from Stettin, Germany. Joseph Hyman was an unsuccessful clothing retailer, and the family was poor.

Hyman grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she was valedictorian of her high school graduating class in 1905. She entered the University of Chicago in 19 Hyman, Libbie Henrietta (1888–1969) | Encyclopedia.com MAKY