Question
Biology Question on evolution
Biogenetic law as given by Haeckel states that
A
ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny
B
phylogeny recapitulates ontogeny
C
ontogeny and phylogeny go together
D
there is no relationship between phylogeny and ontogeny
Answer
ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny
Explanation
Solution
Ernst Haeckel (1866) called Baers law as Biogenetic law. Biogenetic law states that Ontogeny (development of the embryo) is recapitulation of phytogeny (the ancestral sequence).