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= Ilkka Hanski
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Ilkka Hanski (1947–2021) was a prominent Finnish ecologist and biologist known for his significant contributions to the fields of population ecology, conservation biology, and landscape ecology. He was particularly recognized for his work on the metapopulation theory, which examines how populations of species interact across fragmented habitats. His research emphasized the importance of habitat connectivity and spatial dynamics in understanding population viability and biodiversity.