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Died This Day: Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Source info:
| Author: | Michael J. Ryan, Ph.D. |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2015-12-18 14:05:00 |
| Blog: | Palaeoblog  |
| URL: | http://palaeoblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/died-this-day-jean-baptiste-lamarck.html |
Summary:
Lamarck (Aug.1, 1744 – Dec. 18, 1829) was French biologist noted for his speculations about the evolution of living things, particularly his theory that acquired traits are inheritable (such as giraffes who, he said, through stretching to reach tall trees, make their necks longer, and then pass on longer necks to their offspring.) This Lamarckism idea is controverted by Darwinian theory. HeContent analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | FR | 46.7107 | 1.71819 |
| Lamarck | MX | 19.7025 | -101.196 |
Keywords:
Aug.1, Darwinian theory, Dec., evolution, French biologist, giraffes, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck Lamarck, Lamarckism idea, longer necks, offspring, speculations, tall trees, traits
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