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Dr. J. Hooker

Botanist who analyzed Darwin's plant specimens.

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Also known as Dr. Hooker

First appearance: Galapagos Archipelago

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Provided details on the flora of the Galapagos, noting that 100 out of 185 flowering plants are new species and that the flora has an American character.
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