New research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile that lived among the dinosaurs.
New Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilised bones discovered in western Queensland as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile that lived among the dinosaurs.
"The specimen includes complete lower jaws, the tip of the upper jaw, 43 teeth, vertebrae, ribs, bones from both wings and part of a leg. Also present are very thin and delicate throat bones, indicating a muscular tongue, which helped during feeding on fish and cephalopods.", the largest marine reptile with a skull at least 2.
"I'm thrilled that my discovery is a new species, as my passion lies in helping shape our modern knowledge of prehistoric species," Mr Petersen said.Adele H. Pentland, Stephen F. Poropat, Ruairidh J. Duncan, Alexander W. A. Kellner, Renan A. M. Bantim, Joseph J. Bevitt, Alan M. Tait, Kliti Grice.
Fish Biology Nature Fossils Dinosaurs Evolution Paleontology
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Stellar Dreams' project gifting 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)Jeff Spry is an award-winning screenwriter and veteran freelance journalist covering TV, movies, video games, books, and comics. His work has appeared at SYFY Wire, Inverse, Collider, Bleeding Cool and elsewhere.
Read more »
New York State Cannabis Control Board approves major regulatory overhaul, issuing over 100 new licenses andThe New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has stepped up in its mission to upgrade the cannabis regulatory framework with several resolutions designed
Read more »
100-million-year-old bones reveal new species of pterosaurNew Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland, Australia as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile that lived among the dinosaurs.
Read more »
Chicago Cubs Put Two New Prospects Into Updated Top 100 RankingsThe Chicago Cubs pipeline continues to look incredible on paper as two more of their elite youngsters have made the Top 100 list put out by MLB Pipeline.
Read more »
Biden to announce new 100% tariffs on Chinese EVsThe tariff on electric vehicles from China is currently 25%.
Read more »
Biden's New 100% Tariff On Chinese EVs Shuts Out Cheap ImportsThe Biden administration confirmed today that Chinese EVs will be subject to a 100% tariff. That kills any hope of cheap Chinese EVs making it here.
Read more »