The "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny" supports the evidence from
Correct answer: A. Comparative embryology
- A. Comparative embryology
- B. Fossil record
- C. Comparative anatomy
- D. Molecular biology
Explanation
More than just a catchy phrase, "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny" is the foundation of recapitulation theory. Recapitulation theory posits that the development of individual organisms (ontogeny) follows (recapitulates) the same phases of the evolution of larger ancestral groups of related organisms (phylogeny).
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