Pterodactylus

Pteranodon with outstretched reddish-brown wings, long pointed crest, and open beak against gray background.

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Facts About Pterodactylus

The bones in Pterodactylus’s neck were specially adapted to support its head during flight!

Pterodactylus had special muscles in its wings that helped it make fine adjustments during flight!

Scientists have found Pterodactylus fossils with preserved stomach contents, showing us exactly what they ate!

Modern scanning techniques have revealed that Pterodactylus had highly developed balance organs in its inner ear!

Recent studies of Pterodactylus wing structure show they were even better flyers than we previously thought!

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