Ernst Marcus

Zoologist known for developmental biology

Ernst Marcus - Zoologist known for developmental biology
Born

June 8th, 1893
131 years ago

Died

June 30th, 1968
56 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

A German zoologist contributed significantly to the field of developmental biology. Research focused primarily on the embryology of marine organisms, studying the development processes in various species. Served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and conducted extensive studies on the evolution of developmental patterns in animals. Published numerous papers that advanced understanding of embryonic development and contributed to the broader field of evolutionary biology.

Studied embryology of marine organisms

Served as professor at University of Tübingen

Contributed to understanding of evolutionary biology

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