Cretaceous Sauropods and Predators Flashcards
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Q: What new sauropod group dominated Gondwana in the Cretaceous?
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A: Titanosaurs, robust sauropods with broad hips, osteoderms, and massive size, such as Argentinosaurus.
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Q: How did carcharodontosaurs adapt to hunting titanosaurs?
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A: They developed large heads and jaws for slicing chunks of flesh, using their powerful neck muscles for precision attacks.
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Q: What morphological adaptations helped abelisaurs avoid competition with carcharodontosaurs?
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A: Abelisaurs had short muzzles, small teeth, and short arms, hunting smaller prey and relying on cranial ornamentations for displays or combat.
