Researchers Discover New Species of Dinosaur in Tanzania

Researchers Discover New Species of Dinosaur in Tanzania

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11th Grade - University

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A new species of titanosaurian dinosaur was discovered in Tanzania's Rukwa Rift Basin. This rare find is one of only four named from Africa. The species is smaller than other titanosaurs and has unique features. The discovery offers insights into species evolution in sub-Saharan Africa and contributes to understanding titanosaurians' global habitats during the Cretaceous period.

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Where was the new species of titanosaurian dinosaur discovered?

In the Sahara Desert

In the Amazon Rainforest

In the Gobi Desert

In the Rukwa Rift Basin

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How many titanosaurs have been named from Africa before this discovery?

Two

Four

Six

Eight

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What sets the newly discovered titanosaurian apart from other species?

Its ability to fly

Its distinctive features

Its larger size

Its aquatic nature

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What does the discovery of the new titanosaurian species contribute to?

Understanding of marine life

Knowledge of ancient human civilizations

Development of new technology

Insights into species evolution in sub-Saharan Africa

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30 sec • 1 pt

During which period did the titanosaurians live across the globe?

Permian

Cretaceous

Triassic

Jurassic