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The Fossil and Rock Records — Quiz

Question 9 • Earth and Space Science

What does the distribution of Lystrosaurus fossils suggest?

Answer
A
South America, India, and Australia were once connected.
B
The species was able to fly long distances.
C
Antarctica, India, and Africa were once connected.
D
Lystrosaurus swam across the oceans.

Explanation

Lystrosaurus fossils have been found in Antarctica, India, and Africa. Since Lystrosaurus was a land-dwelling animal, its fossils across these now-separated regions suggest the continents were once connected, allowing it to spread across them. This supports the idea that Antarctica, India, and Africa were once connected.

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