Which Group of Animals Are Living Representatives of the Theropods

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which group of animals are living representatives of the theropods, a lineage of bipedal predatory dinosaurs?

• A) birds
• B) crocodiles and alligators
• C) snakes and lizards
• D) turtles
• E) mammals

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