I WONDER - What Kind Of Lifestyle Did The Baryonyx Lead?

The transcript describes a creature with a semi-aquatic lifestyle similar to modern crocodiles. Its nostrils are positioned high on its snout, allowing it to breathe while submerged. The limb structure and habitat evidence suggest it was capable of both swimming and walking on land, making it a versatile predator in its environment.

What feature of the creature's nostrils helped it in its semi-aquatic lifestyle?

• They were very small.

• They were located on the sides of its head.

• They were positioned high on its snout.

• They were covered by a flap.

What does the structure of the creature's limbs suggest about its abilities?

• It was only capable of swimming.

• It was only capable of walking on land.

• It was capable of both swimming and walking on land.

• It was not capable of moving efficiently.

What evidence supports the creature's ability to move on land?

• It had a tail for swimming.

• It had fins instead of limbs.

• Its limbs were structured for walking.

• Its habitat was entirely aquatic.

How did the creature's adaptability benefit it in its environment?

• It allowed it to fly.

• It made it a versatile predator.

• It helped it to camouflage.

• It enabled it to dig burrows.

What role did the creature's environment play in its development as a predator?

• It forced it to become herbivorous.

• It limited its hunting abilities.

• It made it dependent on other predators.

• It provided diverse prey and conditions.