noun
Lamarckism
Refers to the evolutionary theory proposed by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, emphasizing the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
ラマルク説は、獲得形質の遺伝を主張した。
Lamarckism advocated the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
Darwinism, which emphasizes natural selection, in contrast to Lamarckism's focus on use and disuse.
From the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (ラマルク) + 説 (theory).