Protistology 8 (1) 22–35 (2013) |
Otto Bütschli (1848-1920). Where we will genuflect? |
Department of Biology, Unit of Protozoology, Pisa University, Italy, and
Summary The article’s subject is the life story of Prof. Bütschli and his main achievements in Protozoology and Cytology as well as his relationship with Russian scientists. For the first time the unknown history of his grave and the grave monument are revealed. It has been found out that the grave is located in Karlsruhe but not in Heidelberg, as thought earlier, where the scientist spent 42 most productive years of his life. The article is illustrated with several unique photos. Key words: Otto Bütschli, ciliates, cytology, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, protozoology, zoology Address for correspondence: Sergei I. Fokin. Dept.Invertebrate Zoology, Faculty of Biology and Soil Science, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya emb. 7/9, St.Petersburg, Russia, 199034; e-mail: sifokin@mail.ru |
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