Which specifically famous parasite did Francesco Redi describe?
Fasciola hepatica
Malaria parasite
Lyme parasite
Roundworms
Answer
Francesco Redi is best known for his experiments that disproved Theory of spontaneous generation, which was the prevailing belief at the time that life could arise from non-living matter. However, Redi also conducted important research on parasites, including the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica.
Unearthing the Genius: The Francesco Redi Quiz
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