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Leg bones in whales would be an example of: A:Vestigial structures B:Derived characteristics C:Analogous structures D:Homologous structures​
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Leg bones in whales would be an example of: A:Vestigial structures B:Derived characteristics C:Analogous structures D:Homologous structures​

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Correct answer - Vestigial Structures.

Why? - These unused structures without function are called vestigial structures. Some examples of vestigial structures are wings on flightless birds, leaves on some cacti, and hind leg bones in whales.
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