Ancient Dragon Unearthed in Japan Quiz

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What is the Megapterygius wakayamaensis?

  • An ancient marine mammal
  • A new species of mosasaur (correct)
  • An extinct marine reptile with binocular vision
  • A type of crocodile

What was the size of the Megapterygius wakayamaensis?

  • About the size of a small car
  • About the size of a large boat
  • About the size of a bus (correct)
  • About the size of a house

What is unique about the Megapterygius wakayamaensis' limbs?

  • They were four enormous paddle-shaped limbs (correct)
  • They were small and webbed like a duck's feet
  • They were long and slender like a snake's body
  • They were short and stubby like a seal's flippers

What is the significance of the Wakayama 'blue dragon' name?

<p>It was named after the place it was found and Japanese folklore creatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered the nearly complete skeleton of Megapterygius wakayamaensis?

<p>Paleontologist Akihiro Misaki from the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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