Paul Kammerer

Paul Kammerer was an Austrian biologist active in the early 20th century who studied inheritance and evolution. He proposed the idea of Lamarckian inheritance, suggesting that acquired traits could be passed on to offspring, a controversial view at the time. Kammerer conducted experiments with amphibians, notably midwife toads, aiming to show how environmental changes might influence heredity. His work gained attention but also faced skepticism and accusations of scientific misconduct. Despite the controversy, Kammerer’s theories contributed to ongoing discussions about heredity and the mechanisms driving evolution.