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Archeopteryx, a transitional fossil between birds and reptiles was discovered from the rocks of following period

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Jurassic

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Archeozoic era

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Cretaceous

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Triassic

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Solution

The correct option is A Jurassic
Archaeopteryx, intermediate between reptiles and birds, originated towards the close of Jurassic period.
So, the correct option is 'Jurassic'.

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