Q. The sea snakes have
A) Cylindrical tail
B) Dry horny scale at tail end
C) Laterally compressed tail
D) Dorso-ventrally flattened tail
Explanation
In sea snakes, the tail is laterally compressed. This helps them to swim properly in the water and is also helpful in balancing and changing the direction easily in water, as it acts like a flipper of boat.
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