Spiky fossil of new dinosaur species found in Morocco

The video discusses the discovery of a new species of ankylosaur from the Middle Jurassic period, which is much older than previously found ankylosaurs. This species exhibits a unique morphology with bony osteoderms and spikes fused to ribs, a feature not observed in any other known vertebrate, living or extinct. This discovery provides new insights into the evolution and characteristics of ankylosaurs.

What was the main challenge in studying early ankylosaurs?

• Lack of interest in the species

• Absence of fossil evidence

• Confusion with other dinosaur species

• Too many fossils to analyze

What is significant about the newly discovered ankylosaur species?

• It is the largest ankylosaur found

• It is the first ankylosaur found in North America

• It is older than any previously found ankylosaur

• It has the most spikes of any ankylosaur

What characterizes ankylosaurs in general?

• They are the smallest dinosaurs

• They have bony plates and spikes

• They are known for their speed

• They have long necks

What is unusual about the osteoderm of the new ankylosaur species?

• It is made of a different material

• It is fused to a rib

• It is larger than usual

• It is missing entirely

How does the new ankylosaur's osteoderm differ from other vertebrates?

• It is uniquely fused to a rib

• It is detachable

• It is more colorful

• It is softer