Exploration and Discovery of Machimosaurus Rex

The video describes the discovery of a massive crocodile fossil by a crew during a prospecting expedition. The fossil, identified as a new species named Machimosaurus Rex, is related to large-bodied crocodiles that faced extinction at the end of the Jurassic period. This species inhabited what is now Southern Tunisia, 25 million years after a hypothesized mass extinction, offering new insights into the history of marine crocodiles.

What did the team find during their exploration last winter?

• An ancient human artifact

• A massive crocodile outline

• A new type of dinosaur

• A rare gemstone

What was the team's reaction upon realizing the significance of their find?

• They were incredulous and happy

• They were indifferent

• They were disappointed

• They were confused

What name was given to the newly discovered crocodile species?

• Machimosaurus Rex

• Deinosuchus

• Crocodylus Niloticus

• Sarcosuchus

To which group is Machimosaurus Rex related?

• Small-bodied crocodiles

• Large-bodied crocodiles

• Modern-day alligators

• Ancient turtles

Where did Machimosaurus Rex live 25 million years after a mass extinction event?

• Northern Africa

• Southern Tunisia

• Western Europe

• Eastern Asia