Which Scenario Would Be a Modern Example of Lamarckianism

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which scenario would be a modern example of Lamarckianism?  

• A) A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges.
• B) Squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed.
• C) A son is born with a portion of his right index finger missing-the same portion that was severed from his father's hand in an accident.
• D) A species of lizards shows changes in diet and body shape after being moved to a nearby island.
• E) Snails are found to have thicker shells after the introduction of a predator.

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