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- This Photo Puzzle features an image chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 356x254mm.
- 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi
- Image Description: Illustration of the concept of the homunculus, after a drawing by Hartsoeker in 1694. In the late17th century, the ovists believed that the egg ofa given organism contained a tiny version of thatorganism. This view persisted until the discoveryof spermatozoa by van Leeuwenhoek in 1677.Thereafter, the concept of the homunculus becamefavoured, where a tiny but complete being existedwithin spermatozoa (or animalcules as they werethen known).
- For any queries regarding this item please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 1115441
- National Library Of Medicine/Science Photo Library
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Photo Puzzle, Drawing of homunculus after Hartsoeker 1694. Illustration of the concept of the homunculus, after a drawing by Hartsoeker in 1694. In the late17th century, the ovists believed that the egg ofa given organism contained a tiny version of thatorganism. This view persisted until the discoveryof spermatozoa by van Leeuwenhoek in 1677.Thereafter, the concept of the homunculus becamefavoured, where a tiny but complete being existedwithin
