What is another word for pterosaur?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛɹəsˌɔː] (IPA)

A pterosaur is a prehistoric flying reptile that lived during the Mesozoic Era. It is also known as a pterodactyl, which means "winged finger" in Greek. However, this term is technically incorrect as a pterodactyl is just one of many types of pterosaurs. Other synonyms for pterosaur include pteranodon, tapejara, dimorphodon, rhamphorhynchus, and quetzalcoatlus. Pteranodon, like pterodactyl, is a commonly used term for pterosaurs. Tapejara was a smaller, more agile species that had a distinctive crest on its head. Dimorphodon was a smaller species known for its sharp teeth and short wingspan. Rhamphorhynchus had a long, pointed tail and was one of the earliest known pterosaurs.

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Usage examples for Pterosaur

The last, and perhaps the most interesting, of the doomed monsters of the Mesozoic was the pterosaur, or "flying reptile."
"The Story of Evolution"
Joseph McCabe
We have seen that there were leaping reptiles with hollow bones, and although the intermediate forms are missing, there is little doubt that the pterosaur developed from one or more of these leaping Deinosaurs.
"The Story of Evolution"
Joseph McCabe

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