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What did Leeuwenhoek discover?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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In 1676, Anton Van Leeuwenhoek discovered Cells.

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In 1676, or perhaps as early as 1673 , Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek discovered animalcules, which we now call microorganisms. He observed and described several of these life forms, including bacteria and biological cells, before anyone else knew of their existence.

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9y ago

He discovered single cell organisms that he named "beasties". He used a microscope.



In 1675 Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of microbiology. He created and discovered microscopes and various lenses.
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10y ago

Anthony Van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe microorganisms using his self made microscope. He discovered bacteria such as those in form of plaque B/W the teeth

and many those which live in the pond

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Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, who lived from 1632 to 1723, made discoveries concerning red blood cells, capillary systems, protozoa, and the life cycles of insects.

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he was known as the father of Microbiology, he played a huge role on the improvement of the microscope.

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He discovered cells in 1653.

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