Question

Mammal like reptiles belong to

• A. Anapsid line of evolution
• B. Euryapsid line of evolution
• C. Parapsid line of evolution
• D. Synapsid line of evolution

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Synapsid line of evolution

Mammal-like reptiles were prehistoric reptiles and belonged to the synapsid line of evolution. They had a single temporal fenestrae situated below the postorbital bone.

A. Turtles, prehistoric, extinct and modern reptiles belong to the anapsid line of evolution.

B. Ichthyosaurs belonged to the Euryapsod line of evolution.

C. Plesiosaurs belonged to Parapsid line of evolution.

D. Mammal-like reptiles belonged to Synapsid line of evolution.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Synapsid line of evolution'.