Thomas Huxley (biologist)

Thomas Huxley was a 19th-century British biologist and advocate of science. Known as "Darwin’s Bulldog," he defended and promoted the theory of evolution by natural selection, helping to make it widely accepted. Huxley conducted important research in anatomy, especially of the brains of different animals, and was a skilled educator who emphasized the importance of scientific evidence. He also supported science education and was influential in shaping scientific thought and public understanding of biology during his time.