Important Distinctions Flashcards
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Q: Are Ichthyosaurs, Plesiosaurs, and Mosasaurs dinosaurs?
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A: No, they are marine reptiles more closely related to modern lizards and snakes
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Q: How do Pterosaurs differ from dinosaurs?
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A: They are close relatives of dinosaurs but lack features like the mandibular fenestra (jaw opening).