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Which of the following ideas is not foundational to Darwin’s theory of descent with modification?
Adaptations that prove advantageous for survival are preserved in a population.
Related species of organisms give evidence of common ancestry.
The more fit an organism is, the more likely it is to successfully reproduce.
Traits acquired during their lifetime are passed on by organisms to their offspring.
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"Traits acquired during their lifetime are passed on by organisms to their offspring."
This is Lamarckian inheritance, not a foundation of Darwin's descent-with-modification. Darwin's theory rests on heritable variation and differential reproductive success (natural selection), and on common ancestry.
This is Lamarckian inheritance, not a foundation of Darwin's descent-with-modification. Darwin's theory rests on heritable variation and differential reproductive success (natural selection), and on common ancestry.
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