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pterodactyl stories: 2 news summaries

Scientists Unearth Fossils of 'Missing Link' Flying Reptiles

Researchers believe Darwinopterus is proof of modular evolution

Oct 14, 09 2:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Scientists have discovered the remains of a flying reptile in China that they believe represents the "missing link" in a controversial theory of evolution. The reptile—named Darwinopterus in honor of Charles Darwin—lived some 160 million years ago and has features from both early, short-tailed pterodactyls and their... More »

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Sparrow-Sized Pterodactyl Found

Bird ancestor lived in trees, ate insects

Feb 12, 08 8:00 AM CST
(Newser) - Fossil hunters in China's Liaoning province have discovered the remains of a never-before-seen pterodactyl no bigger than a sparrow. Nemicolopterus crypticus, or hidden flying forest-dweller, had curved toes, which means it spent most of its time perched in trees. Unlike giant pterodactyls, the Nemicolopterus had no teeth and ate insects,... More »

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China • fossil • pterodactyl • pterodactyl Nemicolopterus • Liaoning province

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