Question

Which of the following is living fossil?(a) Locusta
(b) Bombyx(c) Limulus
(d) Apis

Answer 1

Which of the following is living fossil?

(a) Locusta (b) Bombyx (c) Limulus (d) Apis

Correct answer is :

(c) Limulus

Explanation:

Limulus is an example of a living fossil.

Living fossil refers to a group of species that are living examples of an extinct species. So few changes in structure and function occur in living fossils over a long period of time that they give information about their extinct species.

Limulus is a type of living fossil, found on Earth about 450 million years ago. These are marine arthropods, mostly found around shallow sea water or in soft sand or marshes etc.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C , Limulus

Explanation:

• The living fossil is an example of an otherwise extinct species or group of species.
• Its structure and function have remained unchanged over time that it provides insight into earlier extinct species
• Limulus, have been on earth for millions of years (450 million years ago). They are marine arthropods that are found in soft sandy or muddy bottoms near shallow oceans.