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Lamarckism: Lamarckism is an early theory of evolution proposed by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1809. It is based on the idea that acquired characteristics can be inherited by offspring. For example, Lamarck believed that if a giraffe stretched its neck to reach leaves on high branches, its offspring would be born with longer necks. See also Evolution, Darwinism, Adaption.
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Author Item    More concepts for author
Gould, Stephen Jay Lamarckism   Gould, Stephen Jay
Koestler, Arthur Lamarckism   Koestler, Arthur
Lamarck, J.-B. de Lamarckism   Lamarck, J.-B. de

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