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Charles Sutherland Elton was an English zoologist and pioneer in population and community ecology, known for his studies on invasive organisms.

Lived
1847–1991
Nationality
English
Language
English

Charles Sutherland Elton (1900–1991) was a pioneering English zoologist and animal ecologist whose work fundamentally shaped modern ecological science. Active throughout the twentieth century, Elton is widely associated with the establishment and development of population and community ecology as distinct scientific disciplines.

Over the course of his career, Elton focused on the complex relationships within biological communities. His research was particularly significant in the study of invasive organisms, helping to establish frameworks for understanding how non-native species impact and integrate into existing ecosystems.