Lennart Olsson
Swedish zoologist and embryologist
About Lennart Olsson
Born 1961. Lennart Olsson is a Swedish and German zoologist, embryologist, developmental biologist, anatomist, herpetologist and ichthyologist.
Lennart Olsson (born 1961) is a Swedish zoologist and embryologist, professor of comparative zoology at the University of Jena, Germany.
Olsson focuses his research primarily on the embryological development of the vertebrate head. He is also a major contributor to the history of ideas in comparative anatomy.
Olsson edits the journal Acta Zoologica together with Graham Budd.
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Who is Lennart Olsson?
Swedish zoologist and embryologist (1961–)
When was Lennart Olsson born?
Lennart Olsson was born on 5 September 1961.
What is Lennart Olsson's occupation?
Lennart Olsson is a zoologist, embryologist, developmental biologist, anatomist, herpetologist and ichthyologist.
What nationality is Lennart Olsson?
Lennart Olsson is Swedish and German.
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