The fact that small, nonfunctioning hind legs are found in the skeletons of many snakes suggests that snakes
A)are in the process of evolving legs.
B)evolved from organisms with legs.
C)are really populations of lizards with severe mutation in limb development.
D)evolved from eels (snakelike fish).

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The presence of small hind legs in snake skeletons suggests that snakes have evolved from organisms that once had legs, likely lizards or an ancestor of lizards that had limbs. This is supported by both genetic and fossil evidence. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. The other options (A, C, and D) are not supported by scientific evidence.

The Fact That Small, Nonfunctioning Hind Legs Are Found in the Skeletons