lamarckism

1. It may seem like a textbook example of Lamarckism, but giraffes who can evolve the most stretch in their necks can stake out an adaptation with their bodies long enough for their genes to catch up.
   这似乎有点像拉马克教科书中的一个例子：能演化出最有弹性脖子的长颈鹿，用它那长得足够基因借用的身体设立了适应性的标志。
2. Of or relating to a modern version of Lamarckism.
   属于或关于对拉马克学说的现代解释的。

noun

1. a theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring