Helgi Jónsson

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Helgi Jónsson (11 April 1867,

botanist and phycologist
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He specialized in the research of

marine algae and subarctic vegetation. During his career, he undertook many botanical trips throughout Iceland.[1]

Main works

The diatom Navicula jonssonii Østrup is named for him.

References

  1. ^ Islandica, Volumes 5-8 Google Books
  2. ^ International Plant Names Index.  Jónss.