Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Biologist and early evolution theorist
Biologist and early evolution theorist
Contributed significantly to early biological thought. Developed the concept of inheritance of acquired characteristics, which proposed that organisms could pass traits developed during their lifetime to their offspring. Served as a soldier before embarking on a scientific career. Held academic positions, notably at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. His work laid groundwork for later evolutionary theories, although some ideas were later revised or challenged.
Proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics
Advanced the field of invertebrate zoology
Published 'Philosophie Zoologique'
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