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(British Botanist and Zoologist Known for His Discoveries of North American Plants) Thomas Nuttall, an English botanist and zoologist, conducted notable research in America between 1808 and 1841. He apprenticed as a printer in England and later met Professor Benjamin Smith Barton in Philadelphia, whose mentorship sparked Nuttall's interest in natural history. Nuttall's work greatly advanced the understanding of North American flora and fauna through various botanical and ornithological publications. Additionally, he extensively explored and documented the western territories of the United States, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge of the region's biodiversity.
