Siats Meekerorum: Dinosaur Insights

The video features Pete Makovicky discussing the discovery and analysis of Siats Meekerorum, a new meat-eating dinosaur species. The discussion covers the anatomical features that identify it as a therapod, the process of excavation, and the challenges in identifying new species with incomplete skeletons. The video also touches on the size and speed of the dinosaur, as well as the preparation required for exhibition.

Who is Pete Makovicky?

• A fossil collector

• A museum director

• An associate curator of vertebrate paleontology

• A famous dinosaur hunter

What type of dinosaur is Siats meekerorum?

• Theropod

• Omnivorous

• Sauropod

• Herbivorous

What feature of Siats meekerorum's vertebrae indicates it is a meat-eating dinosaur?

• Curved structure

• Solid structure

• Honeycombed structure

• Flat structure

How do herbivorous dinosaurs differ in their vertebral column compared to Siats meekerorum?

• They have shorter tails

• They have flexible spines

• They have ossified tendons

• They have hollow bones

What was the estimated size of Siats meekerorum?

• 10 feet long

• 20 feet long

• 30 feet long

• 40 feet long

Why did Siats meekerorum have large leg muscles?

• For jumping high

• For stabilizing joints

• For running fast

• For swimming

How often are dinosaurs like Siats meekerorum discovered in North America?

• Rarely

• Every year

• Very frequently

• Never

What is the average lab time required for every hour spent in the field collecting fossils?

• 10 hours

• 50 hours

• 100 hours

• 200 hours

What unique feature helped identify Siats meekerorum as a new species?

• Its leg size

• The number of holes in its vertebra

• Its tail length

• Its skull shape

Where will Siats meekerorum be exhibited?

• Stanley Field Hall

• Smithsonian Institution

• Natural History Museum

• American Museum of Natural History