Title
Haeckel's comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man
Caption
Haeckel's comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man. Top row, all embryos show gill slit at O, demonstrating his RECAPITULATION theory: An embryo during development (Ontogeny) diplays whole evolutionary history of the species (Phylogeny). "Ontogeny recapitulates Phylogeny" .
From Ernst Haeckel "The Evolution of Man", fifth edition, London, 1910
Date
1910
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP03098_005260
License type
Rights managed
Available size
31,1Mb (3,0Mb) / 8,9in x 13,6in / 2664 x 4085 (300dpi)