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According to Lamarck, the long neck of giraffes developed because of:
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A Sudden mutation
B Climate change
C Continuous stretching to reach leaves
D Natural selection
Explanation

Lamarck suggested that giraffes stretched their necks to reach leaves on tall trees, and this acquired trait was passed to offspring.

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