Question

What is embryology? How does embryology provide evidence for evolution?

Answer 1

Embryology:

Embryology is the discipline of biology that investigates the many stages of embryo development.

Embryonic development as the evidence for evolution:

1. Evolution is a biological hypothesis that states that all species on earth, including plants and animals, share a common ancestor and that their differences today are the consequence of succeeding generations alterations. This hypothesis is supported by evidence from evolution.
2. Embryos of different species have differences and similarities in structures up to a certain period during gestation. Human, pig, reptile, and bird embryos have similar embryonic development but as they grow, they transform into their respective species. This demonstrates common ancestry.