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Ruth Patrick, American botanist (died 2013)

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Ruth Patrick

American botanist and limnologist (1907-2013)

Ruth Myrtle Patrick was an American botanist and limnologist specializing in diatoms and freshwater ecology. She authored more than 200 scientific papers, developed ways to measure the health of freshwater ecosystems and established numerous research facilities.
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November 26

Day of the year

November 26 is the 330th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 35 days remain until the end of the year.
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