According to Lamarckism, how did giraffes develop long necks?

University of Ilorin BIO101 2026-exam past question

1. Random mutations occurred in the population
2. They stretched their necks for food and passed the trait to offspring
3. Short-necked giraffes died out due to starvation
4. Predation favored those with better visibility

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