Question

The character that proves that frogs have evolved from fishes is:

• A. their ability to swim in water
• B. tadpole larva in frogs
• C. similarity in the shape of the head
• D. their feeding on aquatic plants.

Answer 1

The correct option is B tadpole larva in frogs

Ontogeny replicates phylogeny was a phrase which was given by Hackel. He stated this and said that during the development an organism it will resemble with its ancestors.

The amphibians are evolved from fishes because the amphibian larvae are swimming and tadpole which breeds with the help of gills like fishes.

So, the correct option is 'tadpole larva in frogs'