WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one of the following animals is known as a ‘living fossil’?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Peripatus
  2. Amoeba
  3. Prawn
  4. Apple snail

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Peripatus

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Peripatus 📚 Explanation: Peripatus is known as a 'living fossil' because it has remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. It is a unique organism that serves as a connecting link between annelids (segmented worms) and arthropods (insects). It possesses features of both groups, such as a thin cuticle and jointed legs. Such organisms are highly valuable to scientists for understanding the evolutionary history of life on Earth.