Fossil Discoveries: Ichthyosaurs Quiz

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What did Justin and Ruby initially find on the beach?

  • A large fossilized bone
  • A four-inch oval fossil (correct)
  • A complete ichthyosaur skeleton
  • A collection of Triassic-era fish fossils

What period do ichthyosaurs belong to, according to the text?

  • Permian
  • Cretaceous
  • Triassic and Jurassic (correct)
  • Devonian

What is the significance of Ruby's discovery in the text?

  • It helped to date the fossils found in the area.
  • It was the first fossil found in the area.
  • It led to the identification of a new ichthyosaur species.
  • It confirmed the presence of ichthyosaurs in the area. (correct)

Who did Justin contact to confirm his hypothesis about the fossils?

<p>Dr. Dean Lomax, a marine reptile expert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the discovery of Justin and Ruby is considered significant, according to the text?

<p>It was a rare instance of amateur paleontologists uncovering important finds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated total length of the newly discovered Ichthyotitan severnensis?

<p>24 m (B), 80 feet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Dr. Lomax's team in the discovery?

<p>Finding and reconstructing fossil pieces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the species name Ichthyotitan severnensis?

<p>Gigantic fish lizard of the Severn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ruby's discovery of the ichthyosaur bone fragment?

<p>It provided evidence for the existence of a new species of ichthyosaur. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these people contribute to the scientific research about Ichthyotitan severnensis?

<p>Justin and Ruby (A), Dr. Lomax and the Reynold (B), The team who reconstructed the lower jaw (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ichthyosaur

A marine reptile that lived during the Triassic and Jurassic periods.

Triassic Period

The first period of the Mesozoic Era, lasting from 251 to 201 million years ago.

Found fossils

Fossils found on Blue Anchor Beach, indicating marine reptile presence.

Amateur paleontologists

Individuals who study fossils and prehistoric life as a hobby, not professionally.

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Marine reptile expert

A specialist who studies ancient marine reptiles, like Dr. Dean Lomax.

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Ichthyotitan severnensis

A newly classified species of ichthyosaur meaning 'giant fish lizard of the Severn.'

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Fossil discovery impact

Dr. Lomax's team discovered a significant ichthyosaur fossil that reshaped our understanding of marine reptiles.

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Total length of ichthyosaur

The estimated total length of the new ichthyosaur specimen is 80 feet (24 m).

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Role of young fossil hunters

Young people, like Ruby, can significantly contribute to science by exploring and discovering fossils.

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