Fossils of snakes with hind limbs but no forelimbs
have been discovered. Which of the following
conclusions is best supported by this fossil
evidence?
A Snakes are likely to evolve limbs in the future.
B Snakes are well adapted to live on land without
limbs.
C Snakes have evolved from an ancestral reptile
with limbs.
D Snakes are poor competitors compared to
reptiles with limbs.
The fossil was not of a snake but rather an ancestor of the snakes. The ancestor had short hind legs and gradually, over time, lost them to suit its needs in its particular environment.
