Which of these animals has not evolved from Sauropsids?

Question

Which of these animals has not evolved from Sauropsids? (A) Tuataras (B) Birds (C) Mammals (D) Lizards

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A common ancestor (amniote) in the Carboniferous period gave rise to two groups: Sauropsid and Synapsid. Sauropsids evolved to form all reptiles and birds. Synapsids gave rise to mammals.

Q. Which of these animals has not evolved from Sauropsids?

Tuataras

Birds

Mammals

Lizards

A common ancestor (amniote) in the Carboniferous period gave rise to two groups: Sauropsid and Synapsid. Sauropsids evolved to form all reptiles and birds. Synapsids gave rise to mammals.