Description: (English Zoologist Who is Best Known for His Advocacy of 'Group Selection')
Vero Copner Wynne-Edwards was an English zoologist recognized for his advocacy of group selection theory, proposing that natural selection functions at the level of groups. He dedicated his career to investigating animal behavior, with a specific emphasis on the significance of social behaviors and interactions in the process of evolution. Wynne-Edwards significantly advanced the field of zoology through his studies on population dynamics, reproductive strategies, and the influence of social structures on species survival. His research remains influential in contemporary discussions and studies within evolutionary biology.