snake morphology

Snake morphology refers to the physical structure and features of snakes. They have elongated, flexible bodies with no limbs, covered in scales that help protect and reduce friction. Their skulls are highly adaptable, allowing them to swallow prey much larger than their head by dislocating their jaws. Snakes have a long, muscular tail, forked tongues used for sensing their environment, and specialized senses like infrared heat detection in some species. Their eyes are protected by transparent scales called spectacles. Overall, snake morphology is uniquely adapted to their crawling, hunting, and survival strategies in various environments.