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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.

Synonyms

  • Pterosaur

Hypernyms

  • Archosaur
  • Archosaurian Reptile

Hyponyms

  • Pterodactyl
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