What was the contribution of the scientist $Von \ Baer$ to the field of evolutionary biology?

  • A
    Proposed the theory of natural selection.
  • B
    Observed that embryos show common patterns before developing into adult forms.
  • C
    Discovered the mechanism of mutation.
  • D
    Proposed the law of use and disuse of organs.

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