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Which one is not a vestigial organ?

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Question

Which one is not a vestigial organ?

Options

  • Wings of kiwi

  • Coccyx in man

  • Pelvic girdle of python

  • Flipper of seal

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Solution

Flipper of seal

Explanation:

A seal's flipper is a functional limb used for swimming, so it is not vestigial. Kiwi wings, the human coccyx and the python's pelvic girdle are commonly cited as vestigial structures.

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Chapter 15: Human Evolution - EXERCISE [Page 278]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 15 Human Evolution
EXERCISE | Q 8. | Page 278
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