Mesozoic marine reptiles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different marine reptiles that existed in Mesozoic
A
- ichtyosaurs
- Plesiosaurs
- mosasaurs
2
Q
What are the characteristics of Ichthyosaurs
A
- tails and flippers
- sharp teeth
-live birth
3
Q
What are the characteristics of Plesiosaurs
A
- Short and long necked
Short: bottom feeders
long: caught fish
-most likely live birth
4
Q
What are the characteristics of Mosasaurs
A
- Closely related to snakes and lizards
- had a tail
- ate fish, birds, ammonoids, smaller reptiles
