Which of the following vertebrates had the chance to become abundant after the dinosaurs became excintct ?
I have a benchmark with 40 questions but thanks for the answer
a) woolly mammoths
b) amphibians
c) mammals
d) reptiles
c mammals
the answer is c :D
1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. a
10. c
11. c
12. b
13. a
14. a
15. do on your own
16. do on your own
17. do on your own
mammals
To determine which vertebrates had the chance to become abundant after the dinosaurs became extinct, we need to consider the time period in which the dinosaurs went extinct and the subsequent evolution of vertebrate species. The extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs is known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event, which occurred approximately 66 million years ago.
Following the K-Pg extinction event, a group of vertebrates called mammals had the opportunity to become abundant. Mammals already existed during the time of the dinosaurs, but they were relatively small and mostly nocturnal, occupying niche habitats. With the extinction of the dinosaurs, mammals were able to adapt and diversify as they now had access to new environments and resources. This eventually led to the rise of various species of mammals, including primates (like humans), rodents, ungulates (hoofed mammals), and carnivores.
Birds, another group of vertebrates, also had the chance to flourish after the extinction. While birds are not direct descendants of dinosaurs, they are closely related to them. The extinction event created new ecological opportunities, and some bird species were able to adapt and fill the gaps left by the dinosaurs.
Reptiles also saw diversification following the extinction event. One group of reptiles, known as the crocodilians, survived the extinction event and continued to thrive. Additionally, various groups of reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, diversified and occupied different ecological niches.
In summary, the vertebrates that had the opportunity to become abundant after the dinosaurs became extinct include mammals, birds, and certain groups of reptiles such as crocodilians, snakes, and lizards.