Question

The type of vertebrae in the sub order Ophidia is

• A. Acoelous
• B. Procoelous
• C. Heterocoelous
• D. Amphicoelous

Answer 1

The correct option is B Procoelous

The anterior middle portion of vertebrae is known as centrum and a posterior vertebral arch known as neural arch. The procoelous vertebra is convex at the anterior side while convex at posterior side. It includes frogs and reptiles. Ophidia is a suborder which includes snakes and reptiles and has procoelous vertebrae.

So, the correct answer is option B.