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A structure in an organism that serves little to no use. Vestigial structures are degenerated and range from slightly harmful to useless to slightly useful. They are remnants of an organism's evolutionary past.
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∙ 8y ago1. They no longer perform a function.
2. Or their function is not fully understood at the time of discovery and mis-labeled as vestigial. Such is the case with the appendix, it was once thought to be vestigial, but upon further study its true function is better understood and appreciated.
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∙ 9y agoThe appendix is an example of an vestigial structure. These structures have lost their function through evolution.
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A structure that has no use in the organism
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What is the term for structure that has no use in an organism?
Vestigial StructureA vestigial structure is a structure that appears to no longer have a use in the body.
What is the term for a structure that has no use in an organisms?
Vestigial StructureA vestigial structure is a structure that appears to no longer have a use in the body.
What are some examples of vestigial organs?
The appendix is the best example of a vestigial organ.
Human tailbone is an example of what?
I believe this sort of structure is called a vestigial structure (a left over remnant). The appendix is another vestigial organ.
How many vestigial organs are there in the human body totally?
there are 90 vestigial organs in human body
What is the term for structure that has no use in an organism?
Vestigial StructureA vestigial structure is a structure that appears to no longer have a use in the body.
What is the term for a structure that has no use in an organisms?
Vestigial StructureA vestigial structure is a structure that appears to no longer have a use in the body.
Who can you write vestigial as a sentence?
The human appendix is considered a vestigial organ, as it has lost its original function over the course of evolution.
Cells that contain no distinct nucleus or other strucutures within the cell membrane?
Prokaryotes. They are simple cells with no nucleus.
Are claws of a lion a vestigial structure?
No, the claws of a lion are not vestigial.
How do you pronounce vestigial?
Vestigial - [veh-stij-ee-uhl]
What is opposite of vestigial?
The opposite of vestigial organs would be functionalorgans.
What is opposite of vestigial organs?
The opposite of vestigial organs would be functionalorgans.
Is DNA a vestigial structure?
No. DNA is not a vestigial structure as it has not ceased to function
What is meant by the term vestigial?
Vestigial refers to something that is no longer needed or useful. Our appendixes are an example of a vestigial organ-they serve no biological purpose
What are some examples of vestigial organs?
The appendix is the best example of a vestigial organ.
What is a good sentence for using vestigial organ?
The appendix is a vestigial organ.
