Which scientist was an influential follower of Cuvier in the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Edison
Louis Agassiz
Albert Einstein
Answer
Louis Agassiz, a Swiss-American naturalist and geologist, was a prominent follower of Georges Cuvier in the United States. Agassiz's research focused on the study of glaciers and the distribution of animals and plants, contributing to the fields of zoology and geology. He was a strong advocate for scientific research and education, establishing the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University and serving as its first director.
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