Question

With reference to Biodiversity, what is “Orretherium tzen”?

• A. Plant species
• B. Animal species
• C. Bird species
• D. Bacteria

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Animal species

The fossil of a skunk-like mammal that lived during the age of dinosaurs has been discovered in Patagonia region of Chile, South America. Named as “Orretherium tzen” meaning 'Beast of Five Teeth', it is claimed to have lived between 72 and 74 million years ago. It is said to have been a herbivore and said to have lived in South America at the end of the Mesozoic era.