Both darwin and lamarck proposed mechanisms by which species might evolve. although darwin first published his ideas in the mid-1800s, most scientists continued to favor lamarck's explanation until near the end of that century. what was the most likely cause of the eventual shift from lamarck's hypothesis to that proposed by darwin?

The correct answer would be "presence of a large number of pieces of evidence which supported Darwin's theory as compared to the number of evidence which supported Lamarck's theory".

Lamarck theory was about the inheritance of acquired characteristics whereas the idea of Darwin was about the inheritance of traits randomly acquired by organisms which are then selected naturally or pressure of the environment.

Later, it was proved that acquired traits such loss of tail, injury, skills et cetera do not pass from parents to the offsprings.

C. More evidence accumulated supporting Darwin's ideas than could be found to support Lamarck's.

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