and contribution to the understanding of algae and higher plants established landmarks in biology.

Early life and education

Born in Frankfurt to physician August Theodor de Bary (1802-1873) and Emilie Meyer de Bary, Anton de Bary was one of ten children. He joined excursions of naturalists who collected local specimens. De Bary's interest was further inspired by George Fresenius, a physician,

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