Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723): Master of Fleas and Father of Microbiology

The Dutch scientist and entrepreneur Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723) was the first to discover and describe microorganisms (protists, bacteria), living beings he characterized as “animalcules” (little animals) [...]

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ulrich Kutschera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/8/1994