Which is an example of a vestigial structure?

A. A fish fin

B. Tailbone of a human

C. Tail of a monkey

D. Flower of a plant

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Biology

Karly Chan

31 May, 20:27

Which is an example of a vestigial structure?

A. A fish fin

B. Tailbone of a human

C. Tail of a monkey

D. Flower of a plant

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Thomas Eaton · Answer 1

Tailbone of a human - A vestigial structure is one that has become useless or of no purpose with evolution. Humans have tail bones but they are not used as tails or in any way.

Which is an example of a vestigial structure?A. A fish finB. Tailbone of a humanC. Tail of a monkeyD. Flower of a plant

Which is an example of a vestigial structure?

A. A fish fin

B. Tailbone of a human

C. Tail of a monkey

D. Flower of a plant