5 Questions
Who suggested the concept of Epigenesis, which states that an embryo develops progressively from an undifferentiated egg cell?
Aristotle
Which scientist dissected farm animals, monkeys, and other mammals, and wrote about human anatomy?
Claudius Galen
Who is considered the Father of Biology and Zoology?
Aristotle
Who made advanced anatomical studies, dissected and compared human and animal structures, and noted similarities?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who is considered the Father of Taxonomy?
Carolus Linnaeus
Study Notes
Early Contributors to Biology and Anatomy
- Aristotle is considered the Father of Biology and Zoology due to his significant contributions to the field.
Epigenesis and Anatomical Studies
- Caspar Friedrich Wolff suggested the concept of Epigenesis, which states that an embryo develops progressively from an undifferentiated egg cell.
Anatomical Comparisons
- Galen dissected farm animals, monkeys, and other mammals, and wrote about human anatomy, making significant contributions to the field.
Taxonomy and Classification
- Carolus Linnaeus is considered the Father of Taxonomy due to his groundbreaking work in classification and taxonomy.
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