Friedrich Traugott Kützing
German botanist and phycologist
Born
December 8th, 1807
217 years ago
Died
September 9th, 1893
132 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the study of algae, authoring several important texts. Published 'Phycologia Germanica', a comprehensive work on freshwater and marine algae. Worked on the classification and naming of algae species, influencing future botanical research. Engaged in pharmaceutical studies, applying knowledge of plants to medicine.
Authored 'Phycologia Germanica'
Pioneered study and classification of algae
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