Lamarckism (Noun)
Meaning
A theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The biologist's research focused on disproving lamarckism, which had been largely discredited by the scientific community.
- Lamarckism was a widely accepted theory of evolution in the 19th century, but it has since been largely replaced by Darwinism.
- The concept of lamarckism suggests that an organism's experiences and adaptations during its lifetime can be passed on to its offspring.
- Critics of lamarckism argue that there is no known mechanism by which acquired characteristics can be transmitted to offspring.
- Despite the lack of evidence, some researchers continue to explore the possibility of lamarckism in certain species.