What is Lamarck's Theory of Acquired Characteristics? Please give a brief explanation, thanks.

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A: Answer is Jeans Baptiste de Lamarck

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Q: What year did Jean Baptiste Lamarck created his contribution of Acquired Characteristics? Thank you.

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