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It states that new forms arise from use and disuse of body parts; such characteristics are inherited.
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Explain Larmarck’s theory of evolution.
Inheritance of acquired characteristics/environment induces production of a favorable
trait which is then inherited.
Organs that are used are well developed;organs that are not used degenerate; the acquired characters are inherited.
raphael answered the question on September 13, 2017 at 11:49
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