Adolf Portmann

Adolf Portmann
BornMay 27, 1897
Basel, Switzerland
DiedJune 28, 1982 (aged 85)
Binningen, Switzerland
Scientific career
FieldsBiology, 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.