wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

State whether the following statements are true or false
The evolutionary history of primates dates back to early Palaeozoic era, about 300 million years ago.

A
True
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
False
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B False
The first primate-like mammals, or proto-primates, evolved in the early Paleocene Epoch (65.5-55.8 million years ago) at the beginning of the Cenozoic Era. They were roughly similar to squirrels and tree shrews in size and appearance.
Hence, the correct answer is 'False'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction to human evolution
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon