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Alternate Title(s): Erucarum ortus
Author: Maria Sybilla Merian
Publication Location: Amsterdam
Year: 1717

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Merian, an artist and naturalist, studied the relationships between flowers and insects; she also bred her own insects for this purpose. She was particularly interested in metamorphosis. The citizens of Amsterdam sponsored Merian’s research expedition to South America, accompanied by her daughter Johanna Helena. This Latin work was also published in German, French and Dutch.

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Theme(s): Biology, Women and Science, Business and Economics, Art
Chronological Period: 18th century
Geographical Region(s): Netherlands, Europe
Resource Type: Book