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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Mammals are believed to have evolved from which group during which period?
Options
A Amphibians — during the Triassic period
B Fish — during the Devonian period
C Reptiles — during the late Jurassic period
Correct Answer
D Birds — during the Cretaceous period
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammals are believed to have evolved from reptiles during the late Jurassic period, representing a key transition in vertebrate evolution.

Hint

Think about the evolutionary lineage that gave rise to mammals and the geological time frame.

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