TED-Ed: Why do humans have a third eyelid? | Dorsa Amir

TED-Ed: Why do humans have a third eyelid? | Dorsa Amir

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The video explores vestigial structures in humans, such as the plica semilunaris, tailbone, palmaris longus muscle, and appendix. It explains how these structures, once useful to our ancestors, have persisted due to natural selection. While some vestigial traits remain because they are not harmful, others like the appendix can pose risks. The video highlights the imperfect nature of evolution and how it has shaped human anatomy over millions of years.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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