In the archosaur lineage,the evolution of the skull led to an elongated snout and the formation of a _____________ that separates the nasal and mouth passageways.This structure is best developed in modern crocodiles.
A)sternohyoid
B)pharynx
C)nasopharynx
D)secondary palate
E)hyoid apparatus

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The elongated snout and separation of nasal and mouth passages in modern crocodiles are made possible by the evolution of a secondary palate, which is best developed in this group. A, B, C, and E are all structures or processes that are unrelated to the development of a secondary palate.

In the Archosaur Lineage,the Evolution of the Skull Led to an Elongated