Yes, dinosaurs were indeed alive during the time of Pangea.
Dinosaurs first emerged during the Triassic Period, which began approximately 252 million years ago. At this time, Earth's continents were joined together in a single supercontinent known as Pangea. Consequently, the earliest dinosaurs inhabited Pangea. As the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods progressed, Pangea gradually broke apart into the continents we recognize today. This breakup occurred over millions of years, long after dinosaurs were established.
Here's a breakdown:
- Triassic Period: Pangea existed, and the first dinosaurs appeared.
- Jurassic Period: Pangea began to break apart, and dinosaurs diversified.
- Cretaceous Period: Pangea continued to break apart, dinosaur populations flourished until their extinction.
Therefore, dinosaurs existed while all land was connected as Pangea, and they continued to thrive as the continents drifted apart. Their existence spanned the entire period of Pangea's existence and beyond.
