The recapitulation theory proposed by Haeckel is

phylogeny is the epitome of ontogeny

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body parts once lost are regenerated again

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all living organisms start as an egg

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ontogeny is the epitome of phylogeny

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The correct option is D ontogeny is the epitome of phylogeny
Haeckel's recapitulation theory or biogenetic law states that ontogeny (developmental history) repeats phylogeny(evolutionary history).

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