As its name suggests, a pterodactyl's wings were supported by the bones in these
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Pteranodon - Wikipedia  Pteranodon (/trndn/; from Greek  ("wing") and  ("toothless") is a genus of .... These crests consisted of skull bones (frontals) projecting upward and ... Females of both species were smaller and bore small, rounded crests. .... The wing shape of Pteranodon suggests that it would have flown rather like a...
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Free Flashcards about NATURAL HISTORY - StudyStack  AS ITS NAME SUGGESTS, A PTERODACTYL'S WINGS WERE SUPPORTED BY THE BONES IN THESE, FINGERS. THIS ENORMOUS CREATURE'S NAME...
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J! Archive - Show #3401, aired 1999-05-24  Let me tell ya 'bout these 2 groups of creatures, they're used to explain "The Facts .... As its name suggests, a pterodactyl's wings were supported by the bones in...
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Pterosaur - Wikipedia  Pterosaurs are flying reptiles of the extinct clade or order Pterosauria. They existed from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous (228 to 66 million years ago). Pterosaurs are the earliest vertebrates known to have evolved powered flight. Their wings were formed by a membrane of skin, muscle, and other tissues ... Pterosaur bones were hollow and air-filled, like the bones of birds.
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Pteranodons - Oceans of Kansas Paleontology  So what were these flying reptiles doing so far from land? ..... RIGHT: The different bone structures of wings in bats, pterodactyls, a primitive bird (Archopteryx)...
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Pteranodon - Wikipedia  Pteranodon (/trndn/; from Greek  ("wing") and  ("toothless") is a genus of pterosaurs which included some of the largest known flying reptiles, ... By definition, all dinosaurs belong to either order within Dinosauria, either ... among the largest pterosaurs, and were the largest flying animals known until the...
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Compsognathus - Greek for "pretty jaw." About the size of a chicken ...  About the size of a chicken or turkey, it is one of the smallest known dinosaurs. ... It's skull and jaws were long and narrow like that of a crocodile, leading...
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The Geology P.A.G.E.: October 2010  Oct 5, 2010 ... Anatosaurus was this type of dinosaur named for a feature it shared with ... Also a type of modern bird, this word follows "ovi" & "Utah" in dinosaur names ... Due to its luster, German miners gave this "pleasant" rock its name,...
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DinoDictionary.com :: T Dinosaurs Page 1  Bands of thick bony plates guarded its hips, back, and tail, and it had a bony ... Notes: Tanius was a large, flat-headed duck-billed dinosaur that lived in ... Length: Weight: Period: Late Cretaceous. Notes: Tarascosaurus is known ... that reinforced the tail vertebrae providing balance for its bipedal stance. ... Features/Specs
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Panda and Dysteleological Arguments of Stephen Jay Gould ...  Apr 1, 1999 ... The panda's 'odd' forelimb arrangement has an enlarged wristbone ... them to grasp the bamboo in a pincer-like movement of the 'digits'. ... 'digits' to the human thumb, this appendage has commonly been called the panda's 'thumb'. ... for a different function to become an opposable, manipulating digit.
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Pterosaur - Wikipedia  Pterosaurs are flying reptiles of the extinct clade or order Pterosauria. They existed from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous (228 to 66 .... Many, if not all, pterosaurs also had webbed feet. .... to fly due to the oxygen-rich, dense atmosphere of the Late Cretaceous period. ...... Insect wing  Pterosaur wing  Wingspan.
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Flying Dinosaurs - Facts and Pictures  While some people consider Pterodactyls to be flying dinosaurs, that is really not the case. ... and even became extinct around the same time, but they are not flying dinosaurs. ... Pterodactyls belong to a taxonomic family of reptiles called Pterosaurs. ... In fact, he never thought of it as a dinosaur who could flyor any kind of...
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Pterodactyl - Northwest Seed & Pet  Pterodactyl (derived from the Greek words (ptero) (wing) and (dactyl) (finger) meaning "winged finger", "wing-finger" or "finger-wing") is a common ... Prehistoric flying reptiles of this type are sometimes referred to as dinosaurs, ... of extinct aquatic reptiles, such as ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs.
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this dino reminds me of a cassowary bird. | Ahhhhhh! | Pinterest ...  A new type of Tyrannosaur with a very long nose has been nicknamed ... New Species of Psittacosaurus Dinosaur Named and Described ..... of Vertebrate Paleontology, though not the same species, also sported four fins and a ...... Living in the mangroves with fresh healthy water along with the relatives of modern animals.
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That's no dino! | Science News for Students  Jun 12, 2015 ... And not every prehistoric reptile was a dinosaur. ... That name is a combination of Latin and Greek words that means false crocodiles. ... The oldest known pterosaurs were well adapted for flying. ... Typically, a pterosaur is considered a pterodactyl if the longest bone in its wing finger is eight times longer...
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bone names - Emporia State University  inaccurate common names are substituted. This language is nOt just ... learning them because it's mildly exciting .... Latin for "little plate". It seems a .... beak of the European cuckoo bird. ... the bottom is the opening called the foramen magnum where the spinal cord enters the skull. After ... The sphenoid bone resembles an.
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Jeopary Questions page 1672 - CHEESE - TriviaBistro.com  ... heard on the ham bands  A SILENT "P": The pterodactyl had pteeth but, as its name indicates, this later pterosaur didn't ... QUECHUA CATCHWORDS: Today, the Quechua word for "flat plain" is used as the name of this vast Argentine plain.
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Quia - Science 5 - Scientific Names of Bones  upper leg bone, femur. lower leg, fibula. shinbone, tibia. kneecap, patella. ankle, tarsals. sole/arch of foot, metatarsals. wrist, carpals. palm of hand, metacarpals.
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What is a Skeleton? - Museum of Osteology (Oklahoma City, OK ...  Bones are rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. ... gives bone rigidity and a honeycomb-like three-dimensional internal structure. ... Other animals possess a skeleton on the outside of their body called an ... Some animals, such as the armadillo or turtle, seem to have both exo and endoskeletons.
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Dr Johnson's Dictionary - TCU Library Blog Network  Apr 15, 2009 ... Merrythought  A forked bone on the body of fowls; so called because boys and ... For additional information on Dr Johnson's Dictionary see:
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25 Strange Prehistoric Creatures That Used To Roam The Earth  Apr 3, 2014 ... If you've ever seen Jurassic Park or have been to a natural history museum, you'd ... 2.) Nyctosaurus: This ancient genus of Pterorsaur was found in the ... Pterodaustro: Also known as the Pterosaurs, it had a wingspan of 4 feet. ... long necked one and the prehistoric reptile was easily over 20 feet long. 9.