Which of the Following Are Vestigial Structures

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are vestigial structures?

• A)fish fins
• B)vertebral columns in snakes
• C)pelvic bones of whales
• D)wings of bats
• E)hoofs of horses

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