Frank Rattray Lillie

Zoologist and embryologist, researched fish

Frank Rattray Lillie - Zoologist and embryologist, researched fish
Born

June 27th, 1870
155 years ago

Died

1947
78 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

Links & References

Contributions included studies in embryology and animal development. Published significant works on the development of fish and other vertebrates. Served as professor at the University of Chicago and director of the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. Engaged in research that advanced understanding of developmental biology.

Research on fish embryology

Development of the concept of the 'egg' in vertebrates

Leadership at the Marine Biological Laboratory

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