The example of recapitulation theory is

Embryonic membranes of reptiles

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Tadpole of frog

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Placenta of mammals

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Canine teeth of dog

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Solution

The correct option is A Tadpole of frog
The theory of recapitulation is, during the developmental stages of an organism, that is from fertilization-gestation to hatching/birth (ontogeny), the stages of development resembles the evolutionary ancestors (phylogeny). This is observed in tadpole of a frog, which resembles the fish with gills, aquatic habitat etc. Considering that amphibians evolved from Pisces (fishes)
So, the correct answer is 'tadpole of frog'

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