I learned that that powerhouse of evolutionary biology, E. O. Wilson, passed away today. His specialty back in the day was ants and sociobiology. Later in life he took up the dual causes of conservation and biodiversity. Until I read his obit in the NY Times, I did not realize that he was the sparkplug behind the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL.org). Even though he wavered on the subject of inclusive fitness, he is still considered one of the greats of modern biology. His influence will long be remembered.
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