Multiple choice

In 1842, which English paleontologist came up with the name dinosaur?

  1. Thomas Ahmuty

  2. Richard Owen

  3. Edward Smith

  4. Jacob Solis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Richard Owen, an English biologist and paleontologist, coined the term Dinosauria (meaning terrible lizard) in 1842.