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What does Lamarckism suggest?
An organism can pass on physical characteristics acquired through use or disuse
Who is Lamarckism named after?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
What is another term for Lamarckism?
Inheritance of acquired characteristics
What theory did Lamarck incorporate into his theory of evolution?
Theory of soft inheritance
What concept did Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species give credence to?
Both Lamarckian inheritance and Pangenesis
What is the main idea behind Lamarckism?
Passing on acquired characteristics to offspring
Which French zoologist is Lamarckism named after?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
What is another term for the inheritance of acquired characteristics?
Soft inheritance
What concept did Darwin's book On the Origin of Species similarly imply to Lamarckism?
Pangenesis
What did Lamarck incorporate into his theory of evolution as a supplement?
Theory of soft inheritance
What is Lamarckism also referred to as?
Neo-Lamarckism
What is the main concept of Lamarckism?
Inheritance of acquired characteristics
Who did introductory textbooks contrast Lamarckism with?
Charles Darwin
What theory did Lamarck incorporate into his theory of evolution?
Theory of soft inheritance
What did Darwin's book On the Origin of Species imply similarly to Lamarckism?
Pangenesis
Test your knowledge on Lamarckism and its concepts of inheritance of acquired characteristics. Learn about the ideas proposed by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and his impact on evolutionary biology.
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