This ocean existed throughout the Paleozoic in the northern hemisphere and is now represented by the Pacific Ocean.
- Iapetus ocean
- Panthalassic ocean
- Paleo-Tethys ocean
- Rheic ocean
Answer
The correct answer is B) Panthalassic ocean.
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