AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Mesozoic, or ‘Middle Life’ Era, life diversified rapidly and giant reptiles, dinosaurs and other monstrous beasts roamed the Earth. The period, which spans from about 252 million years ago to about 66 million years ago, was also known as the age of reptiles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mesozoic Era (251.9 to 66 million years ago) was the “Age of Reptiles.” During the Mesozoic, Pangaea began separating into the modern continents, and the modern Rocky Mountains rose. Dinosaurs, crocodiles, and pterosaurs ruled the land and air.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Age of reptiles was known as Mesozoic Era.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Mesozoic era is also called the golden age of the reptiles because ‘dinosaurs’ (giant reptiles) were dominant on the earth in this era.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mesozoic (252-66 million years ago) means ‘middle life’ and this is the time of the dinosaurs. This era includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods, names that may be familiar to you.