Dr. Horst Lange-Bertalot is one of the most prolific contributors to the field of diatom taxonomy, with several hundred journal publications, books and edited volumes. He has described several hundred species and numerous genera. Originally trained as a botanist, Lange-Bertalot is a central figure of diatom research across the globe.

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