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According to Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, a water bird could acquire long legs through its efforts to adapt to its environment. For instance, if the bird frequently waded through deeper waters, it might stretch its legs over generations to reach the bottom for food, leading to longer legs. These acquired traits would then be passed on to its offspring, resulting in a population of water birds with longer legs over time. However, it's important to note that Lamarck's ideas have largely been replaced by Darwinian evolution and genetics.

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