Gujarati
Hindi
6.Evolution
normal

Which of the following is the vestigial organ in human beings?

A

Nictitating membrane

B

Spleen

C

Femur

D

Tibia

Solution

Vestigial organs are non-functionl organs in an organism, These are nonfunctional in related animals and were functional in the ancestors. There are $90$ vestigial organs in human body and mainly include coccyx, nictitating membrane $(3^{rd}$ eyelid$),$ caecum, vermiform appendix, canines, wisdom teeth, body hair, etc.

Standard 12
Biology

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