Fritz Müller

Fritz Müller was a German-Brazilian biologist born in 1821 who made significant contributions to evolutionary biology and ecology. He studied how different species adapt to their environments, especially in Brazil’s diverse ecosystems, and was an early supporter of Charles Darwin’s theories. Müller is known for discovering mutualism, a relationship where two species benefit from each other, such as certain insects and plants. His work helped deepen understanding of evolution, adaptation, and ecological interactions, and he was influential in the development of scientific thought in the 19th century.