pterodactyl
/,pterou'dæktil/
Definition
- Noun:
- An extinct flying reptile: A pterodactyl is a type of prehistoric flying reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. It is characterized by its wings, which were formed by a membrane of skin stretching from its elongated fourth finger to its body.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The museum's fossil exhibit features a complete skeleton of a pterodactyl.
- Scientists study pterodactyl fossils to understand more about prehistoric life.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: The term "pterodactyl" is often used informally to refer to any member of the broader group Pterosauria, though scientifically it more precisely refers to members of the genus .
- In popular culture, pterodactyls are often depicted soaring over dinosaurs.
Variants and Related Words
- Pterosaur (n): The broader scientific order of extinct flying reptiles that includes pterodactyls.
- Pterosaurs were the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight.
Synonyms
- Flying reptile: A general descriptive term.
- Pterosaur: The more precise scientific group name.
Noun
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extinct flying reptile
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