Mammals are Considered to Have Evolved from Reptiles Known As

Question

Mammals are considered to have evolved from reptiles known as
A)crocodilians.
B)cotylosaurs.
C)therapsids.
D)conodonts.
E)thecodonts.

Accepted Answer

The therapsids are often considered the reptilian group from which mammals evolved. They were a diverse group of synapsids that lived during the Late Permian and Early Triassic periods. Their characteristics, such as their mammal-like teeth and skull structure, suggest that they were an intermediate stage between reptiles and mammals. Therefore, choice C is the best option.