Figure 20.58 -If Snakes Did Evolve from Burrowing Lizards,which of the Following

question 84

Multiple Choice

figure 20.58
-If snakes did evolve from burrowing lizards,which of the following is the most likely explanation for the selective advantage of snakes losing their hindlimbs?

• A)They could pursue small prey down holes better without hind limbs
• B)They would be able to move faster without hindlimbs
• C)They could grasp prey better without hindlimbs
• D)They could swim better without hindlimbs
• E)They could dig tunnels faster without hindlimbs

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