Maria Sibylla Merian: The woman who changed science forever | BBC Ideas
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Three hundred years ago it was widely believed insects spontaneously appeared from dust, mud, or rotten meat. Then Maria Sibylla Merian came along and changed science forever. The 17th Century artist and naturalist is celebrated as one of the world's first ecologists. Discover her incredible story using animation based on her own illustrations. ...
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