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Some snakes have vestigial legs. why is it considered evidence for evolution?
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Some snakes have vestigial legs. why is it considered evidence for evolution?
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it is considered evidence for evolution because it shows that the ancestors of snakes had legs that over time lost their need, making them evolve into snakes with vestigial legs.
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