List the differences in theories of Lamarck and Darwin. (3 Marks)

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Lamarckism:

Also known as: Theory of inheritance of acquired characters

Reason for evolution: Use and disuse of organs

Reason for speciation: Acquiring of characters

Darwinism:

Also known as: Theory of natural selection

Reason for evolution: Survival of the fittest

Reason for speciation: Variation

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