How did Lamarck contribute to the theory of evolution?

What will be an ideal response?


He proposed the first serious model of how traits are passed on from parent to offspring, through inheritance of acquired characteristics, though that idea turned out to be incorrect.

Anthropology & Archaeology

You might also like to view...

Descent is a culturally established affiliation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anthropology & Archaeology

Why do foraging societies sometimes resort to infanticide?

A. to engage in more frequent intercourse B. to supplement scarce hunting resources C. to reduce the effects of anticipated food shortages D. to make sacrifices to their deities

Anthropology & Archaeology

Most primates form monogamous bonds within families

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anthropology & Archaeology

The Basseri are a pastoral society in __________

a. Syria b. Iran c. Algeria d. Turkey

Anthropology & Archaeology