Dinosaurs 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What groups can dinosaurs be divided into?

A
  • Belong diapsids

* Can be further divided into saurischia and ornitischia based on their hip bones.

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2
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What resulted in dinosaur extinction?

A

Asteroid collision and it’s after affects which probably lasted 1000s of years.

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3
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Describe and explain thermoregulation in dinosaurs.

A

Endotherms because it is thought that it would take too long for them to heat up due to their large size.

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