Biology · Evolution

Which of the following examples does NOT support Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characters?

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1Industrial melanism in peppered moths, where darker forms increased in polluted environments due to natural selection✓
2Aquatic birds developing webbed toes as an adaptation to swimming
3Snakes showing absence of limbs due to gradual disuse over generations
4Cave-dwelling animals losing pigmentation due to disuse of eyes and exposure to darkness

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Industrial melanism in peppered moths, where darker forms increased in polluted environments due to natural selection

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