BIOLOGISTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Cohn, Ferdinand Julius (1828–1898) German botanist renowned as one of the founders of bacteriology. Cohn showed that bacteria could be classified in fixed species and discovered that some of these formed endospores (see bacterial spores) which could survive adverse physical conditions. He was also the first to recognize the value of Koch's work on the anthrax bacillus. Related category    • BIOLOGISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP