. . . . "Manikfan, Ali"@en . "Indian scientist" . "1932Z"^^ . . . "M. Ali Manikfan (where \"M.\" stands for Muraiduganduar, also known as Mur\u00E4duganduar Ali Befanu; manikfan is family name and befanu is actually a title) (born 16 March 1938, Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep) is an Indian marine researcher, ecologist, shipbuilder, and a polyglot. He is noted for his autodidactic research skills in the marine, ecology, and agricultural fields, not holding any formal educational qualification, and for promoting a life of simplicity."@en . . . "Muraiduganduar Ali Manikfan"@en . . "Murad Gandavaru Ali Manikfan"@en . . . "1938-03-16Z"^^ . "1932-03-16Z"^^ . .