Which era in Earth's history is known as the 'Age Of Reptiles'?

  1. Paleozoic Era
  2. Precambrian Era
  3. Cenozoic Era
  4. Mesozoic Era

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Option 4 : Mesozoic Era
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The correct answer is Mesozoic Era.

Key Points

  • The Mesozoic Era is known as the 'Age Of Reptiles' because dinosaurs ruled the Earth's food chains during that era
  • This era began 251 million years ago and lasted for 186 million years

Era

Description

Paleozoic 

Sealife was born and some reptiles on land

Precambrian 

First life was formed after oceans were formed

Cenozoic 

present era, The age of mammals

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