Lystrosaurus Quiz

What type of animal was Lystrosaurus?

• Insectivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

During which periods did Lystrosaurus live?

• Late Permian and Early Triassic

• Late Cretaceous and Early Paleogene

• Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous

• Late Triassic and Early Jurassic

What group does Lystrosaurus belong to?

• Dicynodonts

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Dinosaurs

What was the approximate size of Lystrosaurus?

• 5 to 10 meters

• 0.5 to 1 meter

• 1 to 2.5 meters

• 2.5 to 5 meters

What feature did Lystrosaurus use to eat plants?

• Claws

• Fangs

• Horny beak

• Teeth

Where have Lystrosaurus fossils been found?

• North America

• Europe

• Australia

• Africa, Antarctica, and Asia

What adaptation did Lystrosaurus have to survive harsh conditions?

• Swimming

• Digging burrows

• Flying

• Hibernating

What percentage of species were wiped out during the mass extinction Lystrosaurus survived?

• 100%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

What does Lystrosaurus help scientists understand?

• How plants evolved

• How life recovered after mass extinction

• How mammals developed

• How dinosaurs lived

What is a notable physical feature of Lystrosaurus?

• Feathers

• Barrel-shaped body

• Wings

• Long neck