Gould, Ste ‧ phen Jay /ˈstiːv ə n dʒeɪ/ BrE AmE
(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.