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Paper, regarding the reproduction of fleas by Diacinto Cestone [Giacinto Cestoni]

Reference number: CLP/15i/56

Date: 1698-1699

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Cestone describes the 'metamorphosis' of fleas. He also details how to make two clear spirituous, inflammable liquids.

Subject: Zoology

Reference number
CLP/15i/56
Earliest possible date
1698-1699
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, regarding the reproduction of fleas by Diacinto Cestone [Giacinto Cestoni], 1698-1699, CLP/15i/56, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_15i_56/paper-regarding-the-reproduction-of-fleas-by-diacinto-cestone-giacinto-cestoni, accessed on 23 July 2026

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