Abraham Trembley Scientist

Abraham Trembley (3 September 1710 – 12 May 1784 Geneva) was a Swiss naturalist. He is best known for being the first to study freshwater polyps or hydra and for being among the first to develop experimental zoology. His mastery of experimental method has led some historians of science to credit him as the "father of biology".

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Abraham Trembley
Birth dateSeptember 03, 1710
Nationality
Switzerland
Date of deathMay 12, 1784
Known for
Hydra (genus)

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