How many new species did Vainio describe?
Approximately 500
Approximately 1000
Approximately 1500
Approximately 1900
Answer
Approximately 1900 new species were described by the Finnish lichenologist Edvard August Vainio. His significant contributions to the field of lichenology advanced scientific understanding of lichen diversity and taxonomy, making him a renowned figure in the scientific community.
Edvard August Vainio: The Lichenologist Extraordinaire Quiz
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What position was Vainio obliged to accept, leading to his ostracism by the Finnish scientific community?
Which two universities did Vainio work as a herbarium curator at?
In addition to lichens, which other cryptogams was Vainio known for studying?
For his significant works on lichens in the tropics and other locales, what title has Vainio been given?
When Edvard August Vainio died?
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