FAQ About Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
What was Lamarck's impact on modern evolutionary biology?
Lamarck's impact on modern evolutionary biology lies mainly in his pioneering effort to propose that species change over time—a concept that is fundamental to evolutionary biology. Though many specifics of Lamarck's theories were later disproven, his ideas helped stimulate discussion and research that ultimately led to the development of more comprehensive evolutionary theories, such as those by Charles Darwin and others.
