Evolution of the Horse Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial organ that could be found in a transitional fossil?(1 point)
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an eye that is an organism's primary way to see
an eye that is an organism's primary way to see
an extra digit on both hands used for grasping
an extra digit on both hands used for grasping
a tail that is routinely used for balance
a tail that is routinely used for balance
a toe that does not contribute to movement
a toe that does not contribute to movement
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The correct response is:
a toe that does not contribute to movement
This option describes a vestigial organ, which is a structure that has lost most or all of its original function through the course of evolution. In transitional fossils, we may find remnants of features that were once functional but are no longer necessary for survival.
