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Otto MullerDanish scientist and naturalist.
Country:
 Denmark |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Zoological Accomplishments
- - "Zoologia Danica" (1779): A comprehensive study of Danish fauna
- Other Notable Works
- Legacy
Early Life and Career
Otto Frederik Müller, born in Copenhagen, Denmark, was a renowned scientist and naturalist. His initial work, "Fauna Insectorum Fridrichsdalina" (1764), identified 858 insect species, earning him recognition beyond Denmark.
Zoological Accomplishments
Müller left behind a substantial body of meticulously organized scientific works. Among his most notable contributions are:
- "Vermium terrestrium et fluviatilium historia" (1773): A treatise on infusoria
- "Zoologia Danica" (1779): A comprehensive study of Danish fauna
- "Zoologia Danica prodromus" (1776): A comprehensive list of all known Danish and Norwegian fauna species, organized systematically
- "Entomostraca seu Insecta testacca": A groundbreaking work that advanced insect classification to a benchmark that persisted for 40 years
Other Notable Works
In addition to his zoological studies, Müller also published:- "Flora Danica" (1775-1782): An illustrated encyclopedia of Danish flora
- "Ammalcula infusoria": A posthumous work on infusoria, featuring illustrations
Legacy
Müller's "Zoologiae Danicae Prodromus" was the first systematic publication on Danish and Norwegian zoology, becoming the most comprehensive work of its kind for many years. While Müller had envisioned it as the foundation for a grand survey of fauna, he completed only one volume before his death. Subsequent volumes, edited by colleagues, never reached the caliber of Müller's original.
