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Ernst Wilhelm von Brücke

Ernst Wilhelm von Brücke was a famous German scientist. He was a biologist and doctor who studied animals and plants, and how they worked and interacted. His most important work was in understanding how living organisms change and develop over time, which he called the "law of development." He also studied medicine and medicine's effect on organisms, and he helped to improve medical treatments. He is remembered today for his pioneering work in the field of biology.