What did Cuvier name the aquatic reptile described in his studies?
Iguanodon
Stegosaurus
Mosasaurus
Brachiosaurus
Answer
The Mosasaurus, named by renowned naturalist Georges Cuvier, was an aquatic reptile that inhabited the Earth during the late Cretaceous period. It was a dominant marine predator, reaching lengths of up to 56 feet, with a streamlined body, powerful jaws, and锋利的牙齿。Its size and strength allowed it to prey effectively in ancient oceans.
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