Pterosaurs

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What is a pterosaur?

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A group of extinct reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era, known as 'flying reptiles' and the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight.

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What is the estimated wingspan of Quetzalcoatlus?

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Up to 36 feet (11 meters), making it one of the largest flying animals to have ever existed.

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What is the primary diet of Ornithocheirus?

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It primarily fed on fish and was well-suited for gliding and soaring over bodies of water.

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What is unique about the teeth of Pterodaustro?

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It had unique adaptations in its teeth that suggest it was a filter-feeding pterosaur.

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During which period did Anurognathus live?

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Late Jurassic period, approximately 155 to 150 million years ago.

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What is the wingspan range of Ornithocheirus?

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It varied from 13 to 39 feet.

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What characteristic features did Anurognathus have?

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It had a very short tail, a bat-like appearance, and membranous wings with a wingspan of 16 to 20 inches.

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What era did pterosaurs live in?

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The Mesozoic Era, alongside dinosaurs.

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What is the significance of the Mesozoic Era?

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It is the era during which dinosaurs and pterosaurs thrived, approximately 252 to 66 million years ago.

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What does the term 'filter-feeding' mean in relation to Pterodaustro?

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It refers to a feeding strategy where the animal filters small organisms from the water, similar to how some modern birds feed.