Dinosaurs and Ancient life

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What is a dinosaur?

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Dinosaurs are a diverse group of reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era, known for their varied sizes and shapes.

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What does the term 'fossil' mean?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, not the actual bones.

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What is the Mesozoic Era?

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The Mesozoic Era is the geological time period during which dinosaurs thrived, spanning from about 252 to 66 million years ago.

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What are the three periods of the Mesozoic Era?

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The three periods are the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

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What is the significance of feathers in dinosaurs?

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Feathers suggest that some dinosaurs were warm-blooded and may have had similar characteristics to modern birds.

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What does 'herbivore' mean?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What does 'carnivore' mean?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What does 'omnivore' mean?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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How long ago did the Triassic period end?

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The Triassic period ended about 201 million years ago.

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How long ago did the Cretaceous period end?

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The Cretaceous period ended about 65 million years ago.