Triassic
What does "Dinosaur" mean?
Terrible lizard
What does Archaeopterex mean?
First bird
How might have Sue the T. Rex have hurt her rib and hip?
Triceratops
How many types of protofeathers were there?
5. Spines, tuft (no barbs), central shaft with barbs, similar to a feather, but symmetrical, and a real feather.
What are the two main groups of dinosauria?
Ornithischia and Saurischia
Gondwana
What did the real Dilophosaurus look like?
Two crests on its head, four times bigger, no venom, no frill
Daily Double
Where were Spinosaurus' nostrils positioned?
The top of its head, close to the eyes
What type of protofeathers did T. rex have?
Tuft (no barbs)
Which branch of the Dinosaur family tree did the birds evolve from?
The raptors.
What branch of the Dinosaur family tree is Eoraptor from?
Sauropodomorphs
What is a common accepted name for a Stegosaurus's spiky tail?
Thagomizer
Spinosaurus was the only dinosaur that was...
Semi-aquatic
Did some Pterosaurs have protofeathers?
Yes, some.
Own species.
What caused the Carnian Pluvial Episode?
Volcanic activity.
how many teeth did pelecanimimus have
220
What is the most complete T. rex fossil?
Sue
What color were Heterodontosaur's spines?
Red
What is the group that encompasses dinos, pterosaurs, and crocodillians?
Arcosaurs
What modern-day animal is closest to the size of Eodromaeus?
Cat
Which sauropod had two names, one of which is Brontosaurus?
Apatosaurus
What was Spinosaurus' sail for?
We don't know
Which dinosaur group had complete protofeathers on all specimines?
The raptors.
Which branch of the dinosaur family tree were the theropods on?
Ornithician.