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Vestigial organs are rudimentary and _______ organs present in organisms. (functional/ non-functional)


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Vestigial organs:

  1. These organs are reduced because of no use over a long period.
  2. They become non-functional, and their activity also becomes nil.
  3. An example of a vestigial organism is the vermiform appendix.

Final Answer: Vestigial organs are rudimentary and non-functional organs present in the organism.


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