Asked by Ma. Fina Sumampong on Jun 11, 2024
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Snakes are most closely related to:
A) lizards.
B) turtles.
C) eels.
D) caecilians.
E) synapsids.
Lizards
A widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 6,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica.
- Detail the genetic kinship among tetrapods and pinpoint their distinguishing attributes.
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Kiley HyltonJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Snakes are most closely related to lizards, both belonging to the Squamata order, which distinguishes them from other reptiles and animals listed.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the genetic kinship among tetrapods and pinpoint their distinguishing attributes.