I WONDER - How Big Were The Carnotaurus' Arms?

The Carnotaurus had notably short and atrophied forelimbs, which were so small they likely served no functional purpose. Each arm was about 25 inches long with two reduced fingers, unable to reach the mouth or grasp prey. These forelimbs are the smallest relative to body size among large theropods.

What is considered the most unusual feature of the Carnotaurus?

• Its sharp teeth

• Its extremely short forelimbs

• Its long tail

• Its large size

How long were the forelimbs of the Carnotaurus?

• 10 inches

• 40 inches

• 25 inches

• 50 inches

What was the likely purpose of the Carnotaurus's forelimbs?

• They likely had no functional purpose

• To climb trees

• To balance its body

• To help in hunting

How many fingers did each forelimb of the Carnotaurus have?

• Five

• Two

• Four

• Three

Compared to other large theropods, how do the forelimbs of Carnotaurus rank in size relative to its body?

• They are the largest

• They are the longest

• They are average-sized

• They are the smallest