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Alfred R. Wallace

    Alfred Russel Wallace was a British naturalist renowned for independently proposing the theory of natural selection, a pivotal development that prompted Charles Darwin to publish his own work. Wallace's extensive fieldwork, particularly in the Malay Archipelago, led to his identification of the Wallace Line, a significant biogeographical boundary. He is recognized as a foundational figure in biogeography and made numerous contributions to evolutionary theory, including concepts like warning coloration and the Wallace effect on speciation. Beyond his scientific endeavors, Wallace was a vocal social activist and an early proponent of environmental awareness, while his prolific writings, including captivating accounts of his explorations, continue to resonate.

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