The Great Snake Debate

The Great Snake Debate

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Biology, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the evolutionary history of snakes, focusing on Najash, an ancient snake with legs. It discusses the mystery of snake evolution, the debate over whether snakes evolved from terrestrial or aquatic lizards, and the genetic evidence that complicates the understanding of their origins. Despite advances in genomics, the exact lineage and transformation of snakes remain one of the greatest evolutionary mysteries.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What adaptations in a snake's skull allow it to unhinge its jaws?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What recent discoveries have challenged the idea that snakes originated from marine reptiles?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What evidence suggests that snakes may have originated from terrestrial lizards?

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