Johann Friedrich Meckel
Johann Friedrich Meckel was a German anatomist born in 1781, known for his work in embryology and comparative anatomy. Meckel is best remembered for his theory of recapitulation, which suggested that the development of an embryo follows the stages of evolution, meaning that human embryos exhibit features reminiscent of earlier forms of life. His ideas were influential in the 19th century, though they were later challenged and replaced by the modern understanding of evolutionary biology. Meckel's observations initially seemed to support his theory, but subsequent scientific developments clarified the complexities of embryonic development and common ancestry.
Born on Mar 17, 1781 (244 years old)
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Johann Friedrich Meckel made a significant error in the early 19th century regarding embryonic development and the scala naturae.
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Johann Friedrich Meckel made a significant error in the early 19th century regarding embryonic development based on the scala naturae.
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