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PALEO 200 Introduction to
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2025 complete exam review
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Definition



hollow chamber formed by multiple skull bones that houses the brain
size & shape can indicate size & shape of brain it housed
many small opneings into brain case to which nerves can pass through to
connect to brain



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, ornithopods saurischians




omnivores brain case


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bipedal saurischian dinsoaurs that shared carnivorous ancestor
- many were carnivorous and had serrated blade-like
teeth & sharp hooked claws
- some herbivorous and lacked teeth altogether
- birds!



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theropods taphonomy




ceratopsians tetrapod


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encapsulating membranes that are water tight
- can be laid in dry habitats
- membranes adapted to form tough leathery or hard
shells, making eggs more durable & less vulnerable to
small predators
- water tight but not air tight

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gastroliths brain case




amniotic egg ectotherms


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- wide range of dinosaurs that lack armor
- either walked bipedally all the time or assumed bopedal
stance when running
- many small, but some grew to be multi-ton giants



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ornithopods theropods

, ceratopsians sauropods


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- dental batteries angled downwards but still mostly horizontal
- moved jaws backwards & forwards as well as side to side
- positioned close to tongue (inset)



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predator satiation non-isometric ontogenetic changes




carnivores hadrosaur dental batteries


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specially adapted for supporting extreme body weight
- bones are robust & heavy
- large feet with large fleshy pads which provide support base &
help

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