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pterosaur

/ˈtɛrəsɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does pterosaur mean?

noun

A flying reptile of the Mesozoic era, typically having wings formed from a membrane of skin and other tissues stretching between the body and long fourth fingers.

Example

"The discovery of a new pterosaur species shed light on the evolution of flight in ancient animals."

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