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Chapter 35.5, Problem 2CC
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To explain: The snakes are limbless, but they are considered to be tetrapods.
Introduction: Snakes are the members of the group reptiles which have scales, dry skin, and they move by the muscle movements. Also, they have a bifid tongue and three-chambered heart. The snakes are known for their venom, but most of them do not have venom. Their smooth bodies help them to crawl in the holes dug by rodents.
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