Which of the following reptilian is regarded as living fossil?

Crocodilus

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Testudo

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Sphenodon

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Varanus

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Solution

The correct option is D Sphenodon
Tuatara resembling most lizards are endemic to New Zealand. Tautara (sphenodon) have been referred to as living fossils because they retain many basal characteristics from around the time of the Mesozoic era. Hence, option C is correct.

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