Abraham Trembley

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1710 – 1784

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Who was Abraham Trembley?

Abraham Trembley was a Swiss naturalist. He is best known for being the first to study freshwater polyps or hydra and for being among the first to develop experimental zoology. His mastery of experimental method has led some historians of science to credit him as the "father of biology".

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Born
Sep 3, 1710
Geneva
Nationality
  • Switzerland
Died
May 12, 1784
Geneva

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on July 23, 2013

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