The first snakes evolved during the Cretaceous, from short-legged, long-bodied ____.

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Snakes are believed to have evolved from a group of lizards during the mid-Cretaceous period. These lizards had elongated bodies and short legs, which would have enabled them to move efficiently through underground burrows and narrow crevices. Over time, their limbs became smaller and their bodies became more elongated, eventually leading to the evolution of modern snakes.

The First Snakes Evolved During the Cretaceous, from Short-Legged, Long-Bodied