Differentiate between Lamarck and Darwin's theories. - Vidyadip

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Differentiate between Lamarck and Darwin's theories.

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Difference between Lamark and Darwin's theories

Lamarckism	Darwinism
1. This theory was anticipated by Jean Baptiste de Lamarck.	This theory was anticipated by Charles Darwin.
2. Individual population has identical characteristics. Individuals can make a difference.	The interbreeding population of individuals always has similar characteristics with certain variablility. Individuals are eternal. The population will turn itself. Variation does exist regardless of the condition of the organism.
3. Internal drive towards greater complexity, influenced by the inheritance of properties acquired. Variations are tailored to the needs of the orgaism. Eg: The long neck of a giraffe.	Eg: Keen eyesight of the hawak.

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