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Oscar Hertwig
German zoologist (1849–1922).
Life and work
The story behind the role.
German zoologist (1849–1922).
Oscar Hertwig (21 April 1849 – 25 October 1922) was a German embryologist and zoologist known for his research in developmental biology and evolution. Hertwig is credited as the first person to observe sexual reproduction at the cellular level, by looking at the cells of sea urchins under the microscope.
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Achievements and distinctions
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German zoologist (1849–1922).
Career and education
Employers and institutions
University of Jena · Frederick William University Berlin · Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Memberships
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences · Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences · Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony
Leadership and official positions
rector of the University of Jena
Education
University of Jena
Fields of work
natural history
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