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Land reptiles that went back into water evolve into fish-like reptiles probably 200 mya. Example of such reptile is:

A

Tyrannosaurus rex

B

Ichthyosaurs

C

Archaeopteyx

D

Stegosaurus

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To solve the question about which land reptiles evolved back into water and became fish-like reptiles around 200 million years ago, we can analyze the options provided step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for an example of land reptiles that returned to the water and evolved into fish-like reptiles approximately 200 million years ago. 2. **Analyzing Option 1: Tyrannosaurus Rex**: - Tyrannosaurus Rex (T. rex) is known as one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs. - It lived on land and did not evolve into a fish-like reptile. - **Conclusion**: T. rex is not the correct answer. 3. **Analyzing Option 2: Ichthyosaurs**: - The term "Ichthyosaur" means "fish lizard," indicating a fish-like reptile. - Ichthyosaurs evolved from land reptiles that returned to the water around 200 million years ago. - They are indeed the correct example of the reptiles described in the question. - **Conclusion**: Ichthyosaurs are the correct answer. 4. **Analyzing Option 3: Archaeopteryx**: - Archaeopteryx is known as a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds. - It had feathers and lived around 150 million years ago, not 200 million years ago. - **Conclusion**: Archaeopteryx is not the correct answer. 5. **Analyzing Option 4: Stegosaurus**: - Stegosaurus was a dinosaur known for its distinctive back plates. - It was a land-dwelling dinosaur and did not evolve into a fish-like reptile. - **Conclusion**: Stegosaurus is not the correct answer. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **Ichthyosaurs**. ---
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