Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The oldest known fossil,100 million years old, was recently discovered (2008). What is it?

  1. Dinosaur

  2. Draco

  3. Archaeopterics

  4. Gecko
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 2008, scientists discovered a 100-million-year-old gecko fossil preserved in amber, which is the oldest known gecko specimen. This exceptional find provided valuable insights into the evolution of lizards and showed that geckos developed their adhesive toe pads much earlier than previously thought.

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