Sentences with Vestigial

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5 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Vestigial'

Some animals have vestigial claws that are remnants of their ancestors' once sharp and functional appendages.

The faded mural on the building was a vestigial representation of the neighborhood's artistic past.

The vestigial leaves on the cactus serve no purpose in water storage.

The tail of a dachshund is vestigial compared to the longer tails of other dog breeds.

The wings of flightless birds are vestigial remnants of their flying ancestors.

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