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Which of the following is not evidence for evolution ?

Options

  1. ADivergent evolution of anatomical structures such as forelimbs
  2. BConvergent evolution of traits like wings of birds and butterflies
  3. CPaleontological evidence from fossil records
  4. DEmbryological support for evolution as proposed by Ernst Heckel

Correct answer

D. Embryological support for evolution as proposed by Ernst Heckel

Step-by-step solution

Embryological support for evolution was proposed by Ernst Haeckel based on the observation of certain features during the embryonic stage common to all vertebrates that are absent in adults. However, this proposal was disapproved after careful study by Karl Ernst von Baer, who noted that embryos never pass through the adult stages of other animals. Therefore, the embryological support as proposed by Ernst Haeckel is not considered valid evidence for evolution. Divergent evolution (homology), convergent evolution (a

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