【オーストラリアで約1億年前の古代の化石】最強の英語インプット講座 28/05/24

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Scientists in New South Wales, Australia, have discovered ancient fossils, about 100 million years old, from a time when unique egg-laying mammals called monotremes thrived. These fossils, including jawbones from a new species named Opalios splendens, or "echidnapus," were found in opal fields and had been overlooked for years at the Australian Museum. This find at Lightning Ridge, a hotspot for these creatures, shows how diverse and important monotremes were in Australia's prehistoric ecosystem. The discovery highlights the area’s rich history and opens doors for more research into these mysterious animals and their evolution, sparking a renewed interest in exploring Australia's ancient wildlife.

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Where were the ancient fossils discovered?
A) Queensland
B) South Australia
C) New South Wales
D) Victoria

What is the name given to the newly discovered species found in the opal fields?
A) Echidna opalensis
B) Platypus splendens
C) Opalios splendens
D) Monotrematus ridgeback

What does the discovery at Lightning Ridge suggest about the area?
A) It was underwater millions of years ago.
B) It was a volcanic region.
C) It was a diverse habitat for monotremes.
D) It was uninhabitable due to harsh conditions.

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1. ancient - 古代の 

2. fossil - 化石

3. monotreme - 単孔類（卵を産む哺乳類の一群）

4. jawbone -顎骨

5. species -種

6. opal - オパール

7. overlooked - 見過ごされた

8. ecosystem - 生態系

9. evolution - 進化

10. wildlife -野生動物

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