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He didn't. Lamark's theory of acquired characteristics preceded Darwin's theory by some years. Almost 50 years.

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Is Lamarck or Darwins theory more credible?

Darwin's. Duh. Lamarck believed in evolution by acquired traits; i.e., if a blacksmith hammers all day, his arm becomes strong. By Lamarck's theory, the blacksmith's strength would be transferred to his offspring, but this is never observed.


Why does jean-baptiste lamarck's theory was not immediately accepted by the public?

The public, due mostly to religious reasons, was not ready for any transmutational theory and Lamarck's theory had no evidence to support it thus scientists of the time did not pay it much attention. Also Cuvier was Lamarck's enemy and denigrated the theory Lamarck developed.


Where did Darwin meet Lamarck?

Darwin did not actually meet Lamarck in person. Lamarck's ideas on evolution were published before Darwin's time, and Darwin was familiar with them through his readings. Darwin's theory of natural selection differed from Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics.


Which scientist suggested the theory of swordfish?

Lamarck


Which is not of Darwin's theory of natural selection?

which is not part of darwins theory of natural selction


Who was Thomas Huxley?

A guy who had a debate about Darwins theory


When was Lamarck's theory of evolution published?

Lamarck's hypotheses were published in Zoological Philosophical Work written in 1809.


Is Charles Darwin's theory is complementary to religious concept?

Charles Darwins theory is wrong to religon as it is very clear god created the world. and theories like Darwins are wrong.


What was wrong about lamarck's theory of how species evolve?

Lamarck's theory is based on acquired characteristics. In other words if you break your arm your future children will be born with broken arms.


How does one cope with blindness of a sibling?

Darwins theory of evolution


What book did he write about natural selection?

Darwins theory of evolution :)


Theory of Evolution by Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics?

This is the theory of Lamarck and it is long refuted.