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Which of the following assist locomotion in snake
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The correct option is A Scutes
- Generally snakes have two kind of scales. Its top and sides are generally covered by smaller scales and The bottom of the snake is covered by short but very wide scales that look like rungs on a ladder.
- These special scales at the bottom surface are called scutes.They form the belly of the snake and are integral in the snake’s ability to move.
- Hence scutes assist in locomotion in snake.
- So,the correct answer is 'Scutes'.
- Generally snakes have two kind of scales. Its top and sides are generally covered by smaller scales and The bottom of the snake is covered by short but very wide scales that look like rungs on a ladder.
- These special scales at the bottom surface are called scutes.They form the belly of the snake and are integral in the snake’s ability to move.
- Hence scutes assist in locomotion in snake.
- So,the correct answer is 'Scutes'.
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