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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which time period is nicknamed the ‘Age of Reptiles’?
A
Permian Period
B
Carboniferous Period
C
Mesozoic Era
D
Cenozoic Era
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Age of reptiles was known as Mesozoic Era.

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: -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. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -The Mesozoic era is known as “the golden age of the reptiles” as it was marked with the emergence and evolution of a variety of reptilian species. Dinosaurs (giant reptiles) were dominant on the earth in this era.

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