Jan Swammerdam

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Jan Swammerdam

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Agriculture

#41

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Entomology

#45

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Why Is Jan Swammerdam Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Jan or Johannes Swammerdam was a Dutch biologist and microscopist. His work on insects demonstrated that the various phases during the life of an insect—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—are different forms of the same animal. As part of his anatomical research, he carried out experiments on muscle contraction. In 1658, he was the first to observe and describe red blood cells. He was one of the first people to use the microscope in dissections, and his techniques remained useful for hundreds of years.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Jan Swammerdam?

Jan Swammerdam is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Amsterdam
• Leiden University