What is the unique feature of this species?

It is a living fossil

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It breaks off its tail to escape enemy

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It lives in deserts, forest areas, rocky areas etc

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A It is a living fossil
Sphenodon is a genus of reptiles that are endemic to New Zealand, also called tuatara. They have few peculiar characteristics like they can hear but they do not have an external ear. They have a third eye also known as photoreceptive. It is considered as a ‘living fossil’ as it is the only surviving member of an ancient group of reptiles that flourished during the time of the dinosaur.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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