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Lowe-McConnell was widely known as a leader in her field and engaged with numerous international conferences, projects, and publications. Her work was requested by global organizations, including the
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Bruton, Michael N. (30 July 1994). "The life and work of
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Lowe-McConnell continued to remain active in her field until her death on 22 December 2014 at St. George’s Park in
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on their extensive collections and global research. In 1968, Lowe-McConnell was appointed as ichthyologist on the
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fish communities. Her 1959 paper on the differences between tilapia species served as the basis for
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When
Richard retired in 1962, the McConnells moved back to England, where Lowe-McConnell joined the
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Bruton, Michael N. (1 November 1994). "Lifetime list of publications by
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Rosemary Helen Lowe was educated at Howell's School in
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164:Biography
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