Question

Giraffes were the subject of debate in the early days of evolutionary theory. LaMarck believed in acquired characteristics, while Darwin believed in evolution by natural selection. Which is an accurate match between the author, and how he would explain the long neck of giraffes. A)
LaMarck believed that giraffes were created with long necks and remained unchanged from their original design.
B)
Darwin believed that giraffes could stretch their necks to reach leaves and then pass this trait on to their offspring.
C)
LaMarck believed that over time, shorter giraffes were starved out and giraffes with longer necks survived to reproduce.
D)
Darwin believed that giraffes with longer necks had a higher survival rate, due to ease of feeding and reproduction, and this is the way giraffes evolved.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D)Darwin believed that giraffes with longer necks had a higher survival rate, due to ease of feeding and reproduction, and this is the way giraffes evolved.

Not only could they feed easier, but they also could defeat their foes with their necks and head hitting and were more attractive to female giraffes.

Answer 2

D)
Darwin believed that giraffes with longer necks had a higher survival rate, due to ease of feeding and reproduction, and this is the way giraffes evolved.