It is a misunderstanding that the larval form always [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recapitulation_theory reflects the group's evolutionary history]. It could be the case, but often the larval stage has evolved secondarily, as in insects. In these cases the larval form might differ more from the [[group]]'s common [[origin]] than the adult form. | It is a misunderstanding that the larval form always [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recapitulation_theory reflects the group's evolutionary history]. It could be the case, but often the larval stage has evolved secondarily, as in insects. In these cases the larval form might differ more from the [[group]]'s common [[origin]] than the adult form. |