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Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) Italian biologist. He worked on bacteria (disproved spontaneous generation), digestion (first to use term gastric juice), respiration (proved tissues use oxygen and produce carbon dioxide). Pioneer of Vulcanology. From 'Vies Des Savants: Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle' by Louis Figuier. (Paris, 1874). Wood engraving.

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Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) Italian biologist. He worked on bacteria (disproved spontaneous generation), digestion (first to use term gastric juice), respiration (proved tissues use oxygen and produce carbon dioxide). Pioneer of Vulcanology. From 'Vies Des Savants: Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle' by Louis Figuier. (Paris, 1874). Wood engraving.