Answer: Thomas Malthus
Step-by-step explanation:
- Charles Darwin was influence by Thomas Malthus's idea that the population of the organisms cannot grow indefinitely but only up to a level that can be supported by the available resources.
- Darwin was influenced by this idea and applied it to all the species.
- Ultimately, he incorporated Malthus's thoughts into the concept of survival of fittest.
- Further, Malthus's idea also supported Darwin's studies on Galapagos Island.