Dimetrodon: Our Most Unlikely Ancestor

What era is Dimetrodon considered a mascot of?

• Cenozoic

• Paleozoic

• Triassic

• Mesozoic

What does the name 'Dimetrodon' refer to?

• Its sail

• Its teeth

• Its speed

• Its habitat

How did Dimetrodon's teeth differ from other meat-eaters of its time?

• They were only for display

• They were used for grinding

• They were serrated

• They were all the same size

What posture did Dimetrodon likely use for movement?

• Quadrupedal

• Bipedal

• High walk

• Sprawling

What was one proposed function of Dimetrodon's sail?

• To help it swim

• To regulate temperature

• To camouflage

• To store fat

What event led to the extinction of many stem mammals, including Dimetrodon?

• The Ice Age

• The Great Dying

• The Meteor Impact

• The Volcanic Eruption

What modern animal feature is similar to Dimetrodon's sail in terms of communication?

• Fish's fin

• Lion's mane

• Elephant's trunk

• Bird's beak