Charles Joseph Gravier

Charles Joseph Gravier (4 March 1865, in Orléans – 15 November 1937, in Paris) was a French zoologist.

In 1917 he attained the chair of zoology (worms and crustaceans) at the museum.

Gravier is known for his research of Anthozoa (class containing sea anemones and corals).

The genera Gravieria, Gravierella and Gravieropsammia are named after him, as are numerous marine species,[1] including the Red Sea mimic blenny (Ecsenius gravieri).

[2] In 1923 he was made a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur and commander on 6 August 1937.