Flying Reptile (Noun)
Meaning
An extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of a well-preserved flying reptile fossil in the limestone quarry provided valuable insights into the evolution of these ancient creatures.
- During the Jurassic period, flying reptiles dominated the skies, their membranous wings beating rapidly as they soared above the treetops.
- The flying reptile's bird-like beak was perfectly adapted for catching fish, its sharp edges snapping shut with deadly precision.
- In the Cretaceous period, flying reptiles began to decline, eventually becoming extinct as the mammals and birds evolved to occupy their ecological niches.
- The flying reptile's wingspan was estimated to be over 10 meters, making it one of the largest flying animals to have ever existed.