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The nonfunctional structures in the body...

The nonfunctional structures in the body of an organism is called________

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term used to describe nonfunctional structures in the body of an organism. 2. **Identifying the Concept**: In biology, there are specific terms used to describe structures that have lost their original function through evolution. 3. **Defining the Term**: The term that describes these nonfunctional structures is "vestigial structures" or "vestigial organs." ...
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