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Any structure that is reduced in function in a living organism but may have been used in an ancestor is known as?
One example would be the vermiform appendix in human bodies. The appendix is a vestigial organ of the digestive system, an organ that has reduced in size and has lost its original function throughout evolution. It is hypothosized that the human appendix are the remains of the cecum organ, a organ that aids in the digestion and breakdown of cellulose in plants. Since humans humans prefered to cook food, the use of the organ was dramatically lowered to a point that it was not needed.
What organ don't you use?
Most professionals believe the appendix is vestigial, or not used.
Organ with little or not function?
Generally, they are called vestigial organs
What is a vestigial structure and what organ in the human body is one?
A vestigial structure is one that no longer appears to service a purpose in maintaining homeostasis. An example is the vermiform appendix.
What is the vestigial organ in human aliemetary cannal?
The appendix is considered a vestigial organ in the human alimentary canal. It is a small pouch connected to the beginning of the large intestine and is believed to have had a role in digestion in our evolutionary ancestors, but now serves no clear function in humans.
Do plants and animals share a common vestigial organ?
plants and animals are both living things.
Is it true of false that plants and animals share a common vestigial organ?
im not sure
What is a good sentence for using vestigial organ?
The appendix is a vestigial organ.
What is vestigial organ Give an example?
A vestigial organ is an organ that has no beneficial use to an organism. Ex. Tail bone in Humans
What are examples of vestigial organ?
appendix
The remnant of an organ that had a function in an early ancestor is known as?
Vestigal organ
What actors and actresses appeared in Vestigial Organ - 2008?
The cast of Vestigial Organ - 2008 includes: Rafael Canedo as Young Artist
Who can you write vestigial as a sentence?
Vestigial means a very small remnant of something once larger. The appendix is a vestigial organ. Some people are born with vestigial tails.
What is a sentence using vestigial organ?
It's an organ that isn't used, but is still present in an animal's body. Here are some sentences.The appendix is a vestigial organ.An example of a vestigial organ is an emu's wing.Vestigial organs are evolutionary leftovers.
What is a home for unneeded organ?
vestigial 1
What do you call an organ that serves no useful function in an organism?
A vestigial is an organ that serves no useful function in an organism.
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
