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What is the largest group of reptiles?
A
Turtles
B
Snakes
C
Dinosaurs
D
Lizards
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1: Squamata: The Squamata, which includes lizards and snakes, are the largest group of reptiles. The garter snake belongs to the genus Thamnophis, the most widely-distributed reptile genus in North America. Snakes are thought to have descended from either burrowing lizards or aquatic lizards over 100 million years ago.

Detailed explanation-2: -In terms of total length, the largest living reptiles are the reticulated pythons (Python reticulatus) and saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), which may grow to more than 7 metres (23 feet) as adults.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction. Reptiles, traditionally considered one of the major classes of the phylum Vertebrata, include three major groups: turtles (Order Testudines), crocodilians (Order Crocodylia), and snakes and lizards (Order Squamata).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator) is second-biggest lizard in the world after Komodo dragon, and also the longest lizard in the world.

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