Q Why have scientists suggested that Aucasaurus may have preyed on sauropod eggs or hatchlings?
- A Large quantities of eggshells were found inside its stomach fossils
- B Aucasaurus teeth were found in rock layers rich in sauropod eggs
- C It had a specialized beak for cracking eggs
B Aucasaurus teeth were found in rock layers rich in sauropod eggs
The discovery of Aucasaurus teeth in geological deposits rich in sauropodomorph egg and embryo fossils has led to the theory that it fed on eggs and newly hatched juveniles.
However, its exact diet remains uncertain.
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