Read the paragraph.Many people are afraid of snakes. They think snakes are slimy and creepy. But snakes are an important part of the natural world.What reason best supports the author’s thesis?

The thesis is that snakes are an important part of the natural world. Snakes eat rodents that damage crops, so they help control pests and benefit ecosystems and people. This makes “Snakes eat millions of rodents that destroy crops” the strongest support; the other choices describe snake abilities or pets without showing as directly why snakes are important.

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