Lamarck gave the example of to explain his 'Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characters'.

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The correct option is D giraffe
Lamarck, to explain his theory of acquired characters, used the example of the giraffe. He suggested that giraffe were originally ground-feeding herbivore that evolved over time, after constant stretching of its limb and forelegs, into the tree-feeding herbivore it is today.

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Lamarck gave the example of which animal to explain his theory of inheritance of acquired characters?

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