Courses Quote by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
“What nature does in the course of long periods we do every day when we suddenly change the environment in which some species of living plant is situated.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific work: On the Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics, 1809
Species adapt gradually when their environment changes, illustrating natural flexibility.
In simple terms: Organisms adapt to new surroundings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support adaptive change.
Themes
evolution
adaptation
environment
science
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- climate change
- habitat loss
- urbanization
- conservation planning
Key Concepts
Lamarckian theory
gradualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors speed up adaptation?
- How can humans aid species' adjustments?
A Different Perspective
Adaptation may be slower than rapid environmental shifts.
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