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Paleontology General Trivia #1

It’s finally here! The prequel!
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Last updated: January 25, 2024
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What is the genus name of the Saber Toothed Tiger?
Smilodon
What is the above’s closest living relative?
Clouded Leopard
About how long was a fully grown Tyrannosaurus in feet?
40 ft
What did the plesiosaur Aristonectes eat?
Krill
Many depictions of Brachiosaurus, such as that in Jurassic Park, are retroactively based on this genus.
Giraffatitan
Which came first, dinosaurs or snakes?
Dinosaurs
Which paleontologist named Tyrannosaurus rex?
Barnum Brown
Is Ankylosaurus magniventris technically bulletproof?
No
This was the first pterosaur ever discovered, and as such had been wrongly interpreted as a bat or even an aquatic animal.
Pterodactylus
Give the species name for the above.
antiquus
Archaeopteryx has a common name. What is it?
Urvogel
Speaking of common names, whose common name is the True-Star Ammonite?
Asteroceras stellare
How many dinosaur fossils have been found in Pennsylvania?
0
Where were Dilophosaurus’ fossils found?
Kayenta Formation
What is Troodon’s current status?
Nomen dubium
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Is Dimetrodon closer related to Tyrannosaurus or humans?
Humans
Name the dinosaur whose name means “near crested lizard”
Parasaurolophus
Yutyrannus is the largest theropod to have these.
Feathers
The tree-like Lepidodendron is closer related to what?
Moss
What city in China is Chungkingosaurus named after?
Chongqing
Psephoderma was not a turtle but one of these.
Placodonts
Scientists are currently trying to bring back this keystone species of the Mammoth Steppe.
Woolly Mammoth
This pterosaur’s species name comes from the director of the first two Jurassic Park films.
Maaradactylus
What time period did Procompsognathus live in?
Triassic
Many pterosaurs such as Tapejara, and the spinosaur Irritator, were found in this Brazilian formation.
Romualdo Formation
Buitreraptor fed on what?
Insects
This extinct Ailurid is also known as Bristol’s Panda.
Pristinailurus
How were the Coelophysis in Ghost Ranch believed to have died?
A flood.
Is Helicoprion a shark?
No
Give the third dinosaur to be named.
Hylaeosaurus
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