Both snakes and lizards belong to a group of reptiles called squamates. Snakes likely evolved from a group related to monitor lizards.
Snakes are related to reptiles, specifically belonging to the suborder Serpentes. They are cold-blooded animals that are closely related to lizards and share a common ancestor within the class Reptilia.
Because their ancestors had legs. Snakes most likely evolved from a group of lizards related to modern monitor lizards.
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It is generally accepted that snakes evolved from lizards.
Snakes don't have legs whilst lizards do.
All snakes and many lizards are carnivores. Some lizards are herbivores or omnivores.
We do no know exactly what kind of lizard snakes evolved from, but scientists think it was related to monitor lizards.
No. The tuatara is more closely related to lizards and snakes than it is to dinosaurs.
Lizards are the most common reptile found in the desert followed by snakes, then tortoises and turtles.
In most cases yes, but it really depends on the kind of snake:-) hope i could help:-)
Snakes are the most well-known among of legless reptiles, but there are also legless lizards, which are not closely related to snakes despite the similar appearance.
"Scoliodentosaurophobia" is a specific fear of lizards. "Herpetaphobia" is a fear of reptiles, but more accurately snakes and lizards. I love snakes but have never touched a lizard in my life.Herpetophobia is the fear of lizards and snakes.