Question

An example of a vestigial structure is

• A. Gill slits in an embryo
• B. Wing of a bat
• C. Pelvis in a whale
• D. Flippers on a dolphin
• E. Fins on a fish

Answer 1

The correct option is C Pelvis in a whale

The poorly developed organs of recent forms of organisms which were fully developed and functional in related ancestral forms are referred to as vestigial organs. Modern whales do not have hind limb but bones of pelvic and hind limbs are present as vestigial structures. Gill slits in an embryo are embryological structures. Wings of the bat, flippers of dolphin and fins of a fish are well developed functional organs. Thus, the correct answer is option C.