Asked by Carli Cacas on Jul 04, 2024
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In which of the following time periods were mammals the dominant type of life?
A) Cenozoic
B) Mesozoic
C) Paleozoic
D) Precambrian
Dominant Type
signifies the most prevalent or influential species, form, or kind within a particular environment or context.
Cenozoic
The current geological era, beginning 66 million years ago and characterized by the dominance of mammals, birds, and flowering plants.
- Appreciate the diversity of life in different geologic time periods.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mammals became the dominant type of life during the Cenozoic era, following the mass extinction event at the end of the Mesozoic era that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the diversity of life in different geologic time periods.