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प्रश्न
Define the evidence of evolution shown in the figure.

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उत्तर
The evidence of evolution indicated in the given diagram is vestigial organ.
Vestigial organs: Vestigial organs are useless organs that are degenerated or underdeveloped due to non-functionality through several years.
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