Monophyletic groups:

The name of the rock (formation) famous for dinosaur fossils, exposed near Glendive, MT is called _____________.

Listed below are diagnostic characters of Chordata except for:

Understanding that water and the continental crusts have different heat capacity, which of the following scenarios would be the most accurate interpretation of Pangaea’s continental effects as compared to present day?

Bonus question: Why are Sauropods so fascinating?  Tell me at least 3 unique features.  (If you think Sauropods are lame, tell me at least 3 reasons why they suck.)

Fossil evidence suggests dinosaurs first emerged in _______________.

To determine a numerical age of a rock or fossils, we need to acquire:  a). the original amount of parent isotope at the time of its formation b). the amount of parent isotope currently present c). rate of decay of that isotope.

Which factor does NOT contribute to the planning process for dinosaur collection?

Did you watch the welcome video?

Which of the following hypotheses disagrees with Paleontologist J. A. Hopson’s five predictions on a hadrosaurid crest’s role in sexual selection? If the crests were used as a visual cue/signal: