1. B. Mesozoic Era Dinosaurs first appeared and dominated during the Mesozoic Era, which includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. This era is often called the "Age of Reptiles."2. B. Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria are ancient microorganisms that can do photosynthesis. They were among the first to produce oxygen, leading to the "oxygen revolution."