Question

Wings are the vestigial organs of the

• A. Pigeon
• B. Ostrich
• C. Hen
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ostrich

Vestigial organs are the organs which were functional in the past but have lost their function as they were unable to cope with the evolution. The organism in order to adapt to the changing environmental condition evolve and undergo changes. The organs gets modified according to the changing environmental condition.

Ostrich are flightless birds and wings are vestigial as they are the nonfunctional and remnants of their flying ancestors.

So, the correct answer is option B.