Question

What major evolutionary development occurred during the Devonian period?

Options

• Origin of amphibians and abundant fishes

• Extinction of marine invertebrates

• Origin of land vascular plants

• Origin of dinosaurs

Answer 1

The Devonian period, approximately 360 million years ago, is noted for the origin of amphibians and the abundance of fishes. Additionally, the origin of land vascular plants occurred during this period, with algae being abundant in aquatic environments.