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No because this was a theory proposed by Lamarck who was proven wrong about use and disuse but helped pave the way for other scientist to learn about evolution.
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What does disuse mean?
disuse means: no longer in use, obsolete. It can also refer to neglect please see related link
What is white rhinoceros body adaptation?
this adaptation is the prehensile lip. the black rhinoceros has an adaptation that use for browsing
How can you use behavioral adaptation in a sentence?
This has led to several/one notable behavioral adaptation(s) in... or.. nope
What is a behavioral adaptation of a trumpeter swan?
I think a behavioral adaptation is their aggressiveness, which they use to protect themselves and their young.
What characteristics do scientists use to group plants?
Adaptation
How do you explain the theory of use and disuse?
Explain the theory of use and disuse
Opposite of use?
If used as a noun, the antonym for use is 'disuse'
How did Darwin connect the evolution of a species to adaptation to made within that species over time?
Darwin stated that when an organism used a certain organ of its body, this organ grew while if he didnt, it remained inactive. this was his theory of use and disuse
Was lamarck's theory accepted or rejected?
His theory of use and disuse was rejected.
Developed theory of use and disuse?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Who disproved Lamarck's theory of use and disuse?
If I'm not mistaken the Law of Use and Disuse was disproved by August Weisman (scientist) several years after the death of Darwin (late 1800's). Weisman thought that if the law of use and disuse was true, he could prove it by cutting off the tails of mice for 20 generations in a row. No matter how many mice he cut the tail off of, the babies were born with a tail. His experiment proved that the law of use and disuse was false.
What does disuse mean?
disuse means: no longer in use, obsolete. It can also refer to neglect please see related link
What idea proposed by Lamrack was later found incorrect?
Use and Disuse Theory
What was Lamarck's principle of use and disuse?
Lamarck proposed that by selective use and disuse of organs, organisms acquired or lost certain traits during their lifetime. These traits could then be passed on to their offspring. Over time, this led to a change in species
Explain lamarck principle of use and disuse?
Lamarck proposed that by selective use and disuse of organs, organisms acquired or lost certain traits during their lifetime. These traits could then be passed on to their offspring. Over time, this led to a change in species
Who was the scientist who came up with the theory of use and disuse?
Jean-Baptise de Lamarck (french)
Who proposed that the selective use or disuse of an organ led to change a the organ that was then passed on to the offspring?
Lamarck.
