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The post-anal tail in mammals is:
Options
A Always prominent
B Often reduced or vestigial
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C Absent entirely
D Found only in monotremes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The post-anal tail in mammals is often reduced or vestigial, especially in humans (coccyx) and other primates. While present in all mammals at some developmental stage, it varies greatly in prominence.

Hint

In some mammals, this structure has become reduced to a small remnant.

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