Dinosaur Basics Flashcards
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Q: What makes Dimetrodon more closely related to mammals than to dinosaurs?
A
A: Dimetrodon is a synapsid, meaning it has a single fenestra behind its eye.
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Q: What is the main feature uniting Dimetrodon with mammals?
A
A: The single hole (fenestra) in its skull behind the eye.
