Adolf Portmann
Adolf Portmann | |
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| Born | May 27, 1897 Basel, Switzerland |
| Died | June 28, 1982 (aged 85) Binningen, Switzerland |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology, zoology, anthropology, philosophy |
Adolf Portmann (Swiss Standard German: [ˈpɔrtman]; 27 May 1897 – 28 June 1982) was a Swiss zoologist who focused on the study of life based on its appearances, ranging from morphological to semiotic aspects.