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“In every animal which has not passed the limit of its development, a more frequent and continuous use of any organ gradually strengthens, develops and enlarges that organ, and gives it a power proportional to the length of time it has been so used; while the permanent disuse of any organ imperceptibly weakens and deteriorates it, and progressively diminishes its functional capacity, until it finally disappears.”

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Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck was a French naturalist and biologist, a key figure in the history of science. Born on August 1, 1744, in Bazentin, Oise, France, and died on December 18, 1829, in Paris, France. He is known for his contributions to the theory of evolution, particularly his theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, which suggested that an organism could pass on traits acquired during its lifetime to its offspring. Although his theories are now considered outdated, they laid the groundwork for the modern understanding of evolution. more

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