Otto Andreas Lowson Mörch

Otto Andreas Lowson Mörch (his last name also spelled Mørch) (17 May, 1828 – 25 January, 1878) was a Danish zoologist who was known for his work in malacology, the study of molluscs.

His mother Dorothea Juliane née Sjobeck came from a Swedish family while his father was of a Danish lineage with most of his ancestors being priests.

His early education was under private tutors and he studied Latin before joining the Copenhagen Borgerdydskole in 1837.

He had attended lectures by Schouw, Eschricht and Forchhammer and his father had helped buy books on natural science.

In 1847, Mörch was offered a position at the University Museum by professor Japetus Steenstrup whose lectures he attended as well.