A body part that is not used or not working by a modern organism but which was needed by its ancestors is called a

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Homologous structure
B	Analogous Structure
C	Vestigial Structure
D	Pharyngeal Pouch

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -“Vestigial organs are the organs that have no apparent function and are considered to be the residual parts from the past ancestors.”

Detailed explanation-2: -A vestigial structure is a biological structure that has lost a major ancestral function and is usually drastically reduced in size. Well-known examples include the eyes of blind cave fishes and blind cave salamanders, and the diminutive wings of kiwis and emus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Epiglottis is not a vestigial organ in man.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vestigial organs is a term used for organs which are degenerated, underdeveloped or useless for an organism.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thus, the correct answer is ‘Appendix.

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