Pterodactylus (Noun)
Meaning
A reptile genus of Pterodactylidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Pterodactylus genus, found primarily in Germany, contains several species of small pterosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period.
- Fossil records of Pterodactylus indicate that the pterosaurs were characterized by long fourth fingers, which likely functioned as wings.
- A nearly complete skeleton of Pterodactylus kochi was discovered in a limestone quarry near Solnhofen, Germany.
- Pterodactylus antiquus, a species within the genus, is known for its relatively small size and short tail.
- The discovery of Pterodactylus fossils has greatly contributed to our understanding of pterosaur evolution and diversity.