Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed his concept of change via

Last updated: 7/9/2022

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed his concept of change via "acquired characteristics". Why is this concept now not accepted among biologists? Lamarck had no knowledge of fossils. Lamarck based their ideas too much on religious doctrine to avoid upsetting the public. Lamarck was unable to communicate with other scientists because he was living in a monastery. Lamarck lacked an understanding of genetic inheritance of traits. Lamarck never published his ideas in his lifetime.