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Pygostyle is bone formed by fusion of

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Caudal vetebrae

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Thoracic vertebrae

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Cervical vertebrae

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Caudal vetebrae
Pygostyle is the bone at the posterior end of the spinal column in birds which is formed by the fusion of several caudal vertebrae. Hence, option A is correct.

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