10 Questions
What group of marine reptiles does the pliosaur belong to?
Plesiosaurs
When did pliosaurs live?
150 million years ago
What feature of the pliosaur skull made it one of the largest and most complete ever discovered?
Jaws full of huge, razor-sharp teeth
What new documentary showcases the discovery and reconstruction of the pliosaur skull?
Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
What did David Attenborough mention about the seas during the time when pliosaurs lived?
They were warm, shallow, and teeming with life
The fossil hunters discovered a pliosaur skull on the Jurassic Coast in 2023.
False
The pliosaur skull found on the Jurassic Coast was one of the smallest and least complete ever discovered.
False
David Attenborough mentioned that the seas during the time of pliosaurs were cold and devoid of life.
False
Pliosaurs were herbivorous marine reptiles that lived alongside dinosaurs and fed on vegetation.
False
The new documentary showcasing the pliosaur skull discovery is titled 'Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster.'
True
Learn about the discovery of one of the largest and most complete pliosaur skulls on the Jurassic Coast, as well as the subsequent reconstruction of a deadly Jurassic sea monster. Explore more in the documentary 'Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster' airing on PBS.
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