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Which layer of the Badlands contains reptile fossils but no dinosaur fossils?
The Badlands in Badlands National Park contain reptile fossils (including alligator fossils), but do not contain dinosaur fossils. Note that "Badlands" refers to a type of geographical feature, which is not only found in Badlands National Park.
When did the first fossils of a marine reptile found and what is it?
The first fossils of a marine reptile, specifically an ichthyosaur, were found in 1811 in England by Mary Anning. Ichthyosaurs were large, dolphin-like creatures that lived during the Mesozoic Era, approximately 245 to 90 million years ago. These fossils provided important evidence for the existence of extinct reptiles in the oceans.
What kind of fossils are found in South America and South Africa?
it was the Cynognathus. Cynognathus is an extinct mammal-like reptile. The name literally means 'dog jaw'. Cynognathus was as large as a modern wolf and lived during the early to mid Triassic period (250 to 240 million years ago). It is found as fossils only in South Africa and South America.
What is an omnivorous reptile?
An omnivorous reptile is a reptile that eats both vegetation and meat.
Is a turtle a reptile or amphibian?
reptile
Which layer of the Badlands contains reptile fossils but no dinosaur fossils?
The Badlands in Badlands National Park contain reptile fossils (including alligator fossils), but do not contain dinosaur fossils. Note that "Badlands" refers to a type of geographical feature, which is not only found in Badlands National Park.
Is there any reptile that can be found on every continent?
No. Antarctica has no reptiles at all.
When was the first fossils of a marine reptile found and what is it?
First found in the 18 century and it was a Mosasaurus
What place is known for large amounts of fossils and dinosaur footprints in Texas?
Big Bend National Park has many fossils. The fossils are not only of dinosaurs; fossils of Quetzalcoatlus, the largest known flying reptile, come from this area.
What key evidence supports the hypothesis of continental drift?
fossils of the reptile mesosoaurus have been found in south america and Africa. it probably coldnt swim between the conmtinents. scientist theorized that this reptile live.... more
Where do reptile live?
Every continent except Antarctica. The most northern living reptile is the Viviparous lizard (lacerta vivipara).
What was significant about the lystrosaurus findings?
Lystrosaurus was strictly a terrestrial animal, but its fossils were found in South Africa, China, India, and even Antarctica. This means that those areas were once connected, proving that the continents were once joined together and that they slowly move.
When did the first fossils of a marine reptile found and what is it?
The first fossils of a marine reptile, specifically an ichthyosaur, were found in 1811 in England by Mary Anning. Ichthyosaurs were large, dolphin-like creatures that lived during the Mesozoic Era, approximately 245 to 90 million years ago. These fossils provided important evidence for the existence of extinct reptiles in the oceans.
In what ways do fossils help support the hypothesis of continental drift?
Fossils of the reptile Mesosaurus have been found in South America and Africa. It probably couldn't swim between the continents. Scientists theorized that this reptile lived on both continents when they were joined. All continents were once part of a large landmass, called Pangea, that broke apart 250-million years ago.
What ways do the fossils help support the hypothesis of continental drift?
Fossils of the reptile Mesosaurus have been found in South America and Africa. It probably couldn't swim between the continents. Scientists theorized that this reptile lived on both continents when they were joined. All continents were once part of a large landmass, called Pangea, that broke apart 250-million years ago.
Would it be likely to find fossils of the older reptile species in rock layers younger than the volcanic ash?
not really, i don't think so.
What is the geographic distribution of the swimming reptile Mesosaurus provides evidence?
The geographic distribution of the swimming reptile Mesosaurus provides evidence that supports continental drift. Fossils belonging to the Mesosaurus were found far away from each other, in both South Africa and South America.
