Jan Swammerdam

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1637 – 1680

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Who was Jan Swammerdam?

Jan Swammerdam was a Dutch biologist and microscopist. His work on insects demonstrated that the various phases during the life of an insect—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—are different forms of the same animal. As part of his anatomical research, he carried out experiments on muscle contraction. In 1658, he was the first to observe and describe red blood cells. He was one of the first people to use the microscope in dissections, and his techniques remained useful for hundreds of years.

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Born
Feb 12, 1637
Amsterdam
Also known as
  • Johann Swammerdam
Nationality
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
Profession
Education
  • Leiden University
Lived in
  • Amsterdam
Died
Feb 17, 1680
Amsterdam

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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