1. In 1705 Maria Sibylla Merian publishes “Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium”. Her first book was published in 1675. The first woman (even the first person) to record the details of metamorphosis. Maria was also the first woman to travel to South America on a scientific expedition. Many insects and plants have been named after her to honor her extraordinary work.
This is an excerpt from the book, "Women's History: Trivia, Firsts, & Musings by Paula C. Henderson https://amzn.to/3C2WWN2
No comments:
Post a Comment