Otto Bütschli
German biologist (1848–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johann Adam Otto Bütschli (3 May 1848 – 2 February 1920) was a German zoologist and professor at the University of Heidelberg. He specialized in invertebrates and insect development. Many of the groups of protists were first recognized by him.
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Otto Bütschli | |
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Born | (1848-05-03)3 May 1848 |
Died | 2 February 1920(1920-02-02) (aged 71) |
Education | University of Heidelberg |
Known for | Recognizing the structures now known as chromosomes |
Awards | Linnean Medal (1914) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Invertebrate zoology |
Institutions | University of Kiel, University of Heidelberg |
Doctoral advisor | Rudolf Leuckart |
Doctoral students | Wladimir Schewiakoff Richard Goldschmidt |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Buetschli |
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He was the first scientist to recognize the structures now known as chromosomes.[1]