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Petter Adolf Karsten

Finnish mycologist (1834-1917) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83

Petter Adolf Karsten was a Finnish mycologist, the foremost expert on the fungi of Finland in his day, and known in consequence as the "father of Finnish mycology".

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Finland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1834 to 1917 · aged 83