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 Agassiz, Alexander (1835–1910) Swiss-born American zoologist who was influential in the development of modern systematic zoology and carried out important studies of the seafloor. In 1873 he succeeded his father Louis, as curator of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, to which he also made major financial contributions. Related category    • BIOLOGISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP