Giovanni Battista Grassi
Italian entomologist and zoologist
Born
March 27th, 1854
171 years ago
Died
1925
100 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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A prominent Italian physician and zoologist, contributions focused on entomology. Conducted significant research on malaria, identifying mosquito vectors responsible for transmission. Investigated various species, advancing knowledge in parasitology and entomology. Also involved in the study of aquatic arthropods and authored numerous scientific papers on his findings.
Identified Anopheles mosquitoes as malaria vectors
Published influential works on malaria and entomology
Contributed to studies on aquatic arthropods
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