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________ is an example of vestigial organ.

A

Pancreas

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B

Prostate gland

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C

Parotid gland

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D

Plica semilunaris

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Solution

The correct option is C Plica semilunaris
Organs which are poorly developed or incompletely developed are called as vestigial organs. They are non function in body of an individual. Plica semilunaris represents nictitating membrane of the eye.

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