Description: (American Zoologist and Palaeontologist)
Alpheus Hyatt was a distinguished American zoologist and paleontologist recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of biology and geology. His extensive research on invertebrate fossils, with a special focus on mollusks and cephalopods, greatly enhanced the understanding of evolutionary processes and organism development. Hyatt also championed the importance of studying living animals alongside fossils, emphasizing the integration of both approaches in scientific research.