Asked by Saraid Herrera on May 31, 2024

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What was the crest of a hadrosaur likely used for?

A) It housed a larger brain to allow it to better navigate its environment.
B) to process smells and increase predatory abilities
C) to generate species specific sounds
D) Scientists currently do not know what the crest of the hadrosaur was used for.

Hadrosaur

A type of duck-billed dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, known for its flat beak and often elaborate head crests.

Crest

A prominent feature or projection on an animal's body, such as the plumage on the head of a bird or a ridge along a dinosaur's skull, often used for display or signaling.

Species Specific Sounds

Unique vocalizations or sound patterns that are characteristic of particular species, often used for communication.

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Jianfeng Lu (student)Jun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The crest of a hadrosaur was likely used to generate species-specific sounds, functioning as a resonating chamber. This would have facilitated communication among members of the same species.