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German zoologist (1835–1899) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Claus (2 January 1835 – 18 January 1899) was a German zoologist and anatomist. He was an opponent of the ideas of Ernst Haeckel.
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Claus | |
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| Born | 2 January 1835 Kassel, Germany |
| Died | 18 January 1899 (aged 64) |
| Alma mater | University of Marburg University of Gießen |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine zoology |
| Institutions | University of Würzburg University of Göttingen University of Vienna |
| Doctoral advisor | Rudolf Leuckart |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Claus |
Claus studied at the University of Marburg and the University of Gießen with Rudolf Leuckart. He worked at the university of Würzburg. In 1863, he became professor of zoölogy at Marburg, in 1870 at Göttingen and in 1873 at Vienna.[1] He was head of the oceanographic research station in Trieste and was specialized on marine zoology and there his interest was focused on crustaceans. During his research on cell biology he coined the word phagocyte.
He is known for the fact that Sigmund Freud started his studies on the yet unsolved eel life history.[2][3][4]
Of his numerous works, the following are important:
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