Snakes typically are longer than lizards due to which mechanism?

A. Variation in ALX1 alleles
B. Snakes have longer vertebrae
C. Snakes have shorter somites
D. Lizard embryos form somites at a faster rate
E. Snakes form somites rapidly compared to lizards


Answer: E

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