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lamarckism [ləmär′kizəm] Etymology: Jean B.P. de Lamarck, French naturalist, 1744-1829; Gk, ismos, practice a theory postulating that organic evolution results from structural changes in plants and animals caused by adaptation to environmental conditions and that these acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring. Also called lamarckianism, Lamarck's theory. Compare darwinian theory. lamarckian, adj., n. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The concept of adaptive mutation leans heavily on the Lamarckian view. 21) and what seems to be a sort of Lamarckian view on the author's part on the inheritance of acquired characteristics (p. The concept of hereditary taintedness antedated the rediscovery of Mendelian genetics and was compatible with Lamarckian theory of the inheritance of acquired traits. |
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