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Julius Richard Petri

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German microbiologist (1852-1921)

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Julius Richard Petri was a German microbiologist who is generally credited with inventing the device known as the Petri dish, which is named after him, while working as assistant to bacteriologist Robert Koch.

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The Petri dish, widely used in microbiology studies to culture microorganismsThe Petri dish, widely used in microbiology studies to culture microorganisms

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Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1852 to 1921 · aged 69
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