Giacinto Cestoni
Italian naturalist (1637-1718) · Scientists · Died at 80
Diacinto Cestoni was an Italian naturalist, biologist, botanist, entomologist. Born in Montegiorgio, he was self-taught. He lived and worked at Livorno where he led an apothecary next to the port. He studied insects, animals, plants and drugs.
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About this person
Cestoni discovered that scabies is caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei.
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1637 to 1718 · aged 80
