Ulisse Aldrovandi - Honors

Honors

  • The wrinkle ridge Dorsa Aldrovandi on the Moon is named after him.
  • The Civico Orto Botanico "Ulisse Aldrovandi" in San Giovanni in Persiceto is named in his honor.
  • The plant genus Aldrovanda is named after him.

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