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What is a structure that has no apparent
function and appears to be a residual part
from a past ancestor?
ITALIA
Pelvis
A. Fossil
B. Homologous
1 C. Vestigial
U D. Dichotomous
- Femur​

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Answer: Option C) Vestigial

Step-by-step explanation:

A vestigial parts are the body parts that are shared with a common ancestor specie and have been modified to work in different ways because of changes in the mode of life.

Examples of vestigial parts in humans include:

- the appendix, which functions as caecum in herbivores

- mammary glands, which is well developed in women but not so developed in men

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