Description: (Biologist)
Paul Kammerer, an Austrian biologist, was recognized for his studies and advocacy of Lamarckism, a theory proposing that acquired traits can be passed down to offspring. He performed experiments on amphibians, notably the midwife toad, to bolster his theories. Kammerer's research centered on the heritability of acquired characteristics and the influence of the environment on evolution. Despite facing criticism and doubt from the scientific world, he left a notable impact on the field of evolutionary biology through his work.