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Oscar Hertwig

German zoologist

Died when: 73 years 187 days (882 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Oscar Hertwig

Oscar Hertwig (21 April 1849 in Friedberg – 25 October 1922 in Berlin) was a German embryologist and zoologist known for his research in developmental biology and evolution.

Hertwig is credited as the first man to observe sexual reproduction by looking at the cells of sea urchins under the microscope.


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