I. H. Hutchinson

I. H. Hutchinson was a prominent ecologist known for developing the concept of the "niche" in ecology. He described the ecological niche as the role and position a species has within its environment, including how it obtains resources and interacts with other species. Hutchinson's idea helped scientists understand the complexity of ecosystems and how different species coexist by occupying specific ecological "roles." His work provides a framework for studying biodiversity, species interactions, and community structure, making it fundamental to modern ecological science.