Recapitulation theory (Biogenetic law) explains "Ontogeny repeats Phylogeny". It was given by

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Haeckel

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The correct option is B Haeckel
The phrase "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny" originated with Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919). It means that as an embryo of an advanced organism grows, it will pass through stages that look very much like the adult phase of less-advanced organisms.

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