Was Mary Anning ever a member of the Geological Society of London?
Yes
No, due to gender
Honorary member
Co-founder
Answer
Mary Anning, though renowned for her contributions to paleontology, was not granted membership in the Geological Society of London due to her gender. Despite her significant discoveries, including the first complete ichthyosaur and plesiosaur skeletons, her impact was acknowledged through recognition from individual members rather than official society membership.
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