In which society was Priestley a member?
British Bryological Society
Royal Society of London
Geological Society of London
British Society for the History of Science
Answer
The British Bryological Society is a learned society based in the United Kingdom that was founded in 1896. It is the oldest and largest bryological society in the world, with a membership of over 700. The society's mission is to promote the study of bryophytes, which are non-vascular plants that include mosses, liverworts and hornworts. The society publishes the journal Bryologist and organizes a biennial international conference.
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