Who was the first person to identify an ichthyosaur skeleton?
Mary Anning.
Which word is Richard Owen famous for making up?
Dinosaur.
When was Spinosaurus alive?
Mid Cretaceous 112–93.5 million years ago.
Which modern reptile does Spinosaurus look similar to?
Crocodile.
What special discoveries have scientists made from Ichthyoventor fossils?
It had two sails running down its back.
How long was a Spinosaurus skull?
1.75m.
Where have Spinosaurus fossils been found?
North Africa – Egypt and Morocco.
What gives scientists clues that Spinosaurus may have been an aquatic predator?
Short back legs for a theropod of its size, muscular tail for swimming, wide flat feet for paddling.
What sort of habitat did Spinosaurus live in?
Rivers and estuaries, mangrove swamps.
What does hydrodynamic mean?
Shaped to swim quickly and easily.
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