"Fish were originally land-based creatures,but because they were so frequently hunted by human beings and other mammals they developed the ability to breathe under water,thus preserving their existence.That is why fish now life in the water instead of on land." Although this statement is both silly and inaccurate,it might reflect the theories of evolution postulated by __________.
A) Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck
B) Sheila Brammeier
C) Christopher Eldridge
D) Charles Darwin

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The statement reflects the theories of Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck, who proposed that organisms could pass on traits acquired during their lifetime to their offspring, a concept known as Lamarckism. This contrasts with Darwin's theory of natural selection, which does not involve the inheritance of acquired characteristics.

"Fish Were Originally Land-Based Creatures,but Because They Were So Frequently