I WONDER - What Did The Ankylosaurus Eat?

The transcript discusses the Ankylosaurus, focusing on its small teeth suited for grazing on low vegetation due to its short legs and low mouth position, which limited its ability to reach higher plants. Additionally, it highlights the Guilosaurus, which had a large tongue to aid in moving food around.

What type of vegetation did the ankylosaurus primarily feed on?

• Low-growing plants

• Fruits

• Aquatic plants

• High-growing trees

Why was the ankylosaurus unable to reach higher vegetation?

• It had short legs and a low mouth position

• It had a short neck

• It preferred low vegetation

• It was too heavy

How did the ankylosaurus's physical features influence its diet?

• It enabled it to swim for aquatic plants

• It allowed it to fly to reach high plants

• It made it a carnivore

• It restricted it to low-growing vegetation

What feature helped the ankylosaurus move food around in its mouth?

• A large tongue

• Flexible lips

• Sharp teeth

• Strong jaw muscles

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the ankylosaurus's feeding habits?

• Reaching high trees

• Having small teeth

• Using a large tongue

• Grazing on low vegetation