Abraham Trembley, Swiss zoologist and academic (born 1710)

Abraham Trembley

Genevan naturalist (1710–1784)

Abraham Trembley was a Genevan naturalist. He is best known for being the first to study freshwater polyps or hydra and for being among the first to develop experimental zoology. His mastery of experimental method has led some historians of science to credit him as the "father…