Q What purpose did the “large eyes”—a key feature of Hypsilophodon and its relatives—serve?
- A Seeing across long distances
- B Intimidating predators
- C Seeing in the dark
C Seeing in the dark
It is believed that relatives of Hypsilophodon lived in the Antarctic Circle and were able to remain active at night or during seasons when the sun never rose.
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