To Which Period Specialist Should You Forward the Fossils

Question

To which period specialist should you forward the fossils?
A) Devonian
B) Carboniferous
C) Permian
D) Triassic

Accepted Answer

The Devonian period, often referred to as the "Age of Fishes," is known for the abundance and diversity of fish species. The presence of seed-bearing plants (gymnosperms) also fits within this period, as they began to appear during the late Devonian. The absence of reptiles, higher animals, and flowering plants (which evolved much later) further supports this classification.