
EO Wilson
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E.O. Wilson was a renowned American biologist, naturalist, and author, widely recognized for his work in the field of myrmecology (the study of ants) and his contributions to biodiversity and conservation. His advocacy for the importance of invertebrates in ecosystems, along with his famous assertion that 'we need invertebrates but they don’t need us,' has made a significant impact on environmental awareness and conservation efforts worldwide.
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The great American biologist EO Wilson predicted that human life would not long survive the demise of the invertebrates.
It’s heroic, hardy and less than a millimetre long: meet the 2025 invertebrate of the year | Patrick BarkhamThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-07
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EO Wilson warned in 1987 that we need invertebrates but they don’t need us.
Nominate your invertebrate species of the year | EnvironmentThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-12
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