Alfred Russel Wallace

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What is Alfred Russel Wallace known for? Alfred Russel Wallace
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What is Alfred Russel Wallace known for?

Alfred Russel Wallace is famously known for independently developing the theory of evolution through natural selection. His correspondence with Charles Darwin on this theory led to Darwin's publication of "On the Origin of Species." Additionally, Wallace made substantial contributions to biogeography, developing the Wallace Line, which demarcates the distinct ecosystems of Asia and Australia.