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Vermiform appendix in man is called as vestigal organs.

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Reason:The degenerated and non-functional organ of animals are called vestigial organs.The same organs are found to be well developed and functional ,in some of the related forms.In man vermiform appendix serves no function and a vestigial organs.
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  1. When an organ is not used for a long time ,it degenerates.

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