Vestigial


The meaning of the word Vestigial is: an organ or limb that is no longer in use due to evolution but may be used for other unintended purposes


Examples:

Penguins, unlike other birds, have vestigial wings that are too heavy for flight but are perfect for swimming.

published by Dann on 2021-12-26 06:21:31


Darwin believed that vestigial organs or organs that were no longer useful, were the result of evolution.

published by Laurene on 2021-12-13 12:22:09


Wisdom teeth are vestigial because they have no purpose and are often too bulky for small human jaws and need to be removed.

published by Dorine on 2021-07-11 16:42:55


The human appendix is a vestigial organ that has little to no function and be potentially life-threatening if it becomes infected.

published by Talisha on 2021-08-04 21:19:31


The ostrich has vestigial wings that cannot be used in flight, but can increase speed when running and attract mates.

published by Katelyn on 2022-01-02 11:22:49


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