Although Lamarck hypothesized that adaptations to the environment did occur, he also believed that
A) mass extinctions did not occur.
B) offspring inherited characteristics that were acquired by their parents during their lifetime.
C) similar organisms do not share common ancestors.
D) humans descended from apes.
E) natural selection was the source of all diversity.

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Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics posits that traits developed by parents during their lifetime can be passed on to their offspring. This contrasts with Darwin's theory of natural selection, which does not involve direct inheritance of acquired traits.

Although Lamarck Hypothesized That Adaptations to the Environment Did Occur