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How do you explain the presence of appendix in man, which has no function?

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How do you explain the presence of appendix in man, which has no function?

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The appendix is considered a reduced remnant of a larger caecum that was more useful in ancestors with a plant-rich diet. It is not entirely functionless, but its digestive role is limited compared with that of some herbivores.

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Chapter 8: Evolution-Origin of Life - EXERCISES [Page 467]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Evolution-Origin of Life
EXERCISES | Q II. 18. | Page 467
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