About Fritz Sarasin
Lived 1859 – 1942 (aged 82). Fritz Sarasin was a Swiss naturalist, ethnologist, botanist, traveler, collector and ethnographer.
Fritz Sarasin and Paul Sarasin during their expedition to Celebes. Fritz Sarasin, full name Karl Friedrich Sarasin (3 December 1859 – 23 March 1942) was a Swiss naturalist.
He was a second cousin of Paul Sarasin. They made a scientific expedition to Celebes (now Sulawesi).
Taxon named in his honor Paul and Fritz Sarasin are commemorated in the scientific names of five species of reptiles: Amphiesma sarasinorum, Correlophus sarasinorum, Nessia sarasinorum, Pseudorabdion sarasinorum, and Sphenomorphus sarasinorum. And fish: Sarasin's goby Mugilogobius sarasinorum is named in the cousins honor. The Rainbow Telmatherina sarasinorum Kottelat, 1991 There are seven species, two genera and one subfamily of harvestmen named after them.
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Who was Fritz Sarasin?
Swiss naturalist (1859-1942)
When was Fritz Sarasin born?
Fritz Sarasin was born on 3 December 1859 in Basel.
When did Fritz Sarasin die?
Fritz Sarasin died on 23 March 1942 in Lugano.
What was Fritz Sarasin's occupation?
Fritz Sarasin was a naturalist, ethnologist, botanist, traveler, collector and ethnographer.
What nationality was Fritz Sarasin?
Fritz Sarasin was Swiss.
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