II. Gould, Ste‧phen Jay /ˈstiːv
ən dʒeɪ/
(1941–2002) a US scientist who worked in the area of
paleontology (=the study of ancient animals and plants that have been preserved in rock). He wrote many books about
evolution, and was known for his skill in communicating scientific ideas to ordinary people.
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