Which of the following is known as 'living fossil of reptiles?'
A
Chelonia
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B
Sphenodon
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C
Matamata
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D
Draco
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Solution
The correct option is BSphenodon 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.