STANDARD Zoology Recapitulation Theory MCQ Question
Recapitulation theory (Biogenetic law) explains "Ontogeny repeats Phylogeny". It was given by
Lamarck
Haeckel
Darwin
Robert Hooke
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Ernest Haeckel gave recapitulation theory i.e., ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny i.e., there is repetition of characters (phylogeny) during embryo development. For example, formation of fish-like larvae (tadpole during the development of frog) indicates that frog has evolved from fish-like ancestors.
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