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Dinos and Beasts

Ecolinc
Full Day
Book Program
Year Levels

Background

Dinosaurs lived between 245 and 66 million years ago, during the Mesozic Era, and their remains have been found on every continent on Earth. Despite their abundance elsewhere, less discoveries have been made in Australia because of the geology. Australia has been subject to 30 million years of erosion and weathering, therefore paleontologists have smaller areas of suitable exposed rocks to look at when searching for fossils.

Investigating Minibeast Parts

Outreach
1 Hour
Book Program
Year Levels
Outreach

Background

Minibeasts are invertebrates, which are animals that lack a backbone. Invertebrates are classified according to their features and can be broken down into phylum’s: Arthropoda, Annelida and Mollusca. These phylum’s are divided further into sub-groups:
  • Arthropoda - insect, arachnid, myriapod, crustacean 
  • Annelida - worm
  • Mollusca - snail, slug

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge is required. This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.

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