This Ichthyosaur Terrorized the Triassic Seas

This Ichthyosaur Terrorized the Triassic Seas

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Science, History, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the discovery of an ancient marine predator, the Guizhou Ichthyosaurus, found in China, which challenges previous assumptions about its diet. It also highlights a rare find of a dinosaur embryo in Argentina, providing insights into the development of titanosaurs. These discoveries offer new perspectives on prehistoric life and the diets of ancient marine reptiles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant discovery was made about the ichthyosaur named Guizho Ichtheosaurus?

It was found to have remains of a large marine reptile in its stomach.

It was a land predator.

It had sharp teeth for hunting large prey.

It was discovered in the United States.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence suggests that the ichthyosaur likely caught its prey alive?

The presence of the prey's head and tail.

The prey's legs were found intact.

The ichthyosaur had sharp teeth.

The ichthyosaur was found on land.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature was found on the embryonic titanosaur skull?

A long tail.

A large crest on its head.

A forward-pointing horn on its snout.

Sharp teeth for hunting.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do researchers face in learning more about the dinosaur embryo's origins?

The embryo was found in multiple locations.

The specimen was illegally exported, making its original location unknown.

The embryo was damaged beyond recognition.

The embryo was too small to study.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the discovery of the titanosaur embryo suggest about the lives of baby titanosaurs?

They had different physical features compared to adults.

They lived in the same habitats as adults.

They were identical to adults in every way.

They were larger than adult titanosaurs.