Question

Observe the picture given below. Name the naturalist and write the explanation given by him that evolution of life forms had occurred on the basis of this example.
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Answer 1

Lamarck explained evolution through the theory of Use and Disuse and Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics. - In the image, he suggested that giraffes evolved long necks by stretching to reach tall trees for food. This acquired trait was passed on