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Which among the following organs is vestigial in birds?

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Wings

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Wisdom teeth

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C

Tail bone

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D

Pinna

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Solution

The correct option is A
Wings

Vestigial organs are those that have ceased their function. In certain flightless birds like the Kiwi and Ostrich, the wings are vestigial. The wisdom teeth, pinna and the tailbone are vestigial organs in humans.

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