Both Darwin and Lamarck published theories regarding the evolution of species that were not so different to each other. Lamarck’s theory was officially published on his book “Philosophie Zoologique” whereas Darwin’s theory came later in 1859 in “On the Origin of Species”. Although the main concept behind these theories is quite similar, there are quite a few differences. To begin with, Lamarckism believes that offspring receives the characteristics or traits that its parent has acquired during its lifetime. On the other hand Darwinism states that evolution is due to natural selection of minute, inheritable features that aid in the competition, survival and reproduction of species. In addition to this, Lamarck’s theory says that there is an
