Karl Theodor Ernst von Siebold
German physiologist and zoologist
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Died
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Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the fields of physiology and zoology, focusing extensively on histology, embryology, and the study of fish. Conducted research that paved the way for later discoveries in biological sciences. Became a professor at the University of Würzburg, where teaching and research prompted advances in understanding animal development and tissue structure. Published numerous influential works, which helped establish histological methods.
Published key studies on histology
Contributed to embryological research
Served as professor at University of Würzburg
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