High Five Facts - Parasaurolophus

The video provides an overview of the Parasaurolophus, a dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. It highlights its unique cranial crest used for communication, its bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion, and its herbivorous diet. The Parasaurolophus lived in Laramidia and was part of the Hadrosauridae family. Despite its large size, it was lightweight due to hollow bones. The name 'Parasaurolophus' means 'near crested lizard', reflecting its distinctive head crest.

What was the primary function of the Parasaurolophus's cranial crest?

• To produce sounds for communication

• To help it fly

• To protect its head

• To store food

Which family does the Parasaurolophus belong to?

• Hadrosauridae

• Ceratopsidae

• Sauropoda

• Theropoda

What advantage did the Parasaurolophus's ability to walk on two legs provide?

• It could reach higher vegetation

• It could swim faster

• It could dig burrows

• It could fly short distances

How did the Parasaurolophus adapt its movement to escape predators?

• It could dig underground

• It could camouflage itself

• It could rear up on its hind legs and sprint

• It could fly away

What does the name 'Parasaurolophus' mean?

• Horned dinosaur

• Giant lizard

• Near crested lizard

• Swift runner