Vesperopterylus
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vesperopterylus-243-17749370
title:
Vesperopterylus
text:
Vesperopterylus is a genus of anurognathid pterosaur from the Early Cretaceous Jiufotang Formation of China, the geologically youngest member of its group. Notably, Vesperopterylus appears to have a reversed first toe, which would have been suited for gripping; it was likely arboreal, climbing or clinging to tree branches with curved, sharp claws. It also has a relatively short tail, in contrast with its tailless (Jeholopterus) and long-tailed (Dendrorhynchoides) relatives. It was first describe
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encyclopedia
description:
Genus of anurognathid pterosaur from the Early Cretaceous
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesperopterylus
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date modified:
2024-04-09T18:27:23Z
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