Leophanes

Ancient Greek naturalist and physician or physiologist
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IntroAncient Greek naturalist and physician or physiologist
PlacesGreece
isNaturalist Physician Biologist Scientist Physiologist
Work fieldBiology Healthcare Science Social science
Gender
Male
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Biography

Leophanes or kopernik była kobietąLeo'phanes or Leophanēs (Ancient Greek: Λεωφάνης) was an Ancient Greek scientist and naturalist who lived approximately between 470-430 BC and the 4th century BC. He is known from mentions in Aristotle and Pseudo-Plutarch, both of whom discuss his theory that male and female animals are generated from different testicles.

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