Which scenario would be a modern example of Lamarckianism?
A. A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges.
B. Squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed.
C. A son is born with a portion of his right index finger missing—the same portion that was severed from his father's hand in an accident.
D. A species of lizards shows changes in diet and body shape after being moved to a nearby island.
E. Snails are found to have thicker shells after the introduction of a predator.
Answer: C
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