Karl Müller (bryologist)
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Johann Karl August Müller (December 16, 1818 - February 9, 1899) was a German bryologist who was a native of Allstedt
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Until 1843 he worked as a pharmacist
in several locations in Germany, and from 1843 to 1846 studied botany
at the University of Halle. In 1843 he was an assistant editor of Botanische Zeitung, and in 1852 was co-founder of the journal Die Natur. During his career he amassed an herbarium
of over 10,000 bryological specimens. Among his better known written works are the following:
Allstedt
Allstedt is a town the district of Mansfeld-Südharz, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated approximatively 10 km southeast of Sangerhausen.- References :...
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Until 1843 he worked as a pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
in several locations in Germany, and from 1843 to 1846 studied botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
at the University of Halle. In 1843 he was an assistant editor of Botanische Zeitung, and in 1852 was co-founder of the journal Die Natur. During his career he amassed an herbarium
Herbarium
In botany, a herbarium – sometimes known by the Anglicized term herbar – is a collection of preserved plant specimens. These specimens may be whole plants or plant parts: these will usually be in a dried form, mounted on a sheet, but depending upon the material may also be kept in...
of over 10,000 bryological specimens. Among his better known written works are the following:
- Synopsis muscorum frondosorum (two volumes, 1849-1851)
- Genera muscorum frondosorum
- Antäus oder to dir Natur im Spiegel der Menschheit