D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson was a Scottish biologist and mathematician, born in 1860. He is best known for his work in the field of morphology, which studies the form and structure of organisms. Thompson's influential book, "On Growth and Form," published in 1917, explored how physical laws and mathematical principles shape biological structures. Thompson's ideas bridged the gap between biology and mathematics, emphasizing the importance of geometry in understanding the growth patterns of living organisms. His work laid the foundation for later developments in biomechanics and evolutionary biology, influencing scientists and researchers across various disciplines.