The Flight Of The Pterosaurs
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Pterosaurs
Author | : A. J. Veldmeijer,Mark Witton,Ilja Nieuwland |
Publsiher | : Sidestone Press |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9789088900938 |
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Pterosaurs or flying reptiles were the first vertebrates to evolve flight. These distant relatives of modern reptiles and dinosaurs lived from the Late Triassic (over 200 million years ago) to the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago) a span of some 135 million years. When they became extinct, no relatives survived them and as a result these prehistoric animals cannot readily be compared with our modern-day fauna. So what do we know of these highly succsessful animals? The present summary answers this and many more questions based on the most recent results of modern scientific research. After a short introduction to palaeontology as a science and its history related to pterosaurs, it explains what pterosaurs were, when and where they lived, and what they looked like. Topics such as disease, injury and reproduction are also discussed. Separated from this text are 'Mark explains' boxes. Each of these explanations puts one specific species in the spotlight and focuses on its lifestyle. They show how diverse pterosaurs were, from small insectivorous animals with a wingspan of nearly 40 centimetres to the biggest flying animals ever to take to the air, with wingspans of over 10 metres and with a way of life comparable to modern-day storks. The text is illustrated with many full colour photographs and beautiful palaeo-art prepared by experts in the field.
The Flight of the Pterosaurs
Author | : Keith Moseley |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Pterosauria |
ISBN | : 0874746884 |
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of prehistoric flying creatures. Features pop-up and movable illustrations.
Pterosaurs
Author | : Mark P. Witton |
Publsiher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2013-06-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781400847655 |
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The most authoritative illustrated book on flying reptiles available For 150 million years, the skies didn't belong to birds—they belonged to the pterosaurs. These flying reptiles, which include the pterodactyls, shared the world with the nonavian dinosaurs until their extinction 65 million years ago. Some pterosaurs, such as the giant azhdarchids, were the largest flying animals of all time, with wingspans exceeding thirty feet and standing heights comparable to modern giraffes. This richly illustrated book takes an unprecedented look at these astonishing creatures, presenting the latest findings on their anatomy, ecology, and extinction. Pterosaurs features some 200 stunning illustrations, including original paintings by Mark Witton and photos of rarely seen fossils. After decades of mystery, paleontologists have finally begun to understand how pterosaurs are related to other reptiles, how they functioned as living animals, and, despite dwarfing all other flying animals, how they managed to become airborne. Here you can explore the fossil evidence of pterosaur behavior and ecology, learn about the skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy of pterosaurs, and consider the newest theories about their cryptic origins. This one-of-a-kind book covers the discovery history, paleobiogeography, anatomy, and behaviors of more than 130 species of pterosaur, and also discusses their demise at the end of the Mesozoic. The most comprehensive book on pterosaurs ever published Features some 200 illustrations, including original paintings by the author Covers every known species and major group of pterosaurs Describes pterosaur anatomy, ecology, behaviors, diversity, and more Encourages further study with 500 references to primary pterosaur literature
On the Wing
Author | : Dr. David E. Alexander |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780199996773 |
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"On the Wing is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the evolution of flight in all four groups of powered flyers: insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats."--Book jacket.
The Flight of the Pterosaurs
Author | : Keith Moseley |
Publsiher | : Olympic Marketing Corporation |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1986-01-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0671622323 |
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of prehistoric flying creatures. Features pop-up and movable illustrations.
Pterosaur Trouble
Author | : Daniel Loxton |
Publsiher | : Kids Can Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2013-04-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781771383738 |
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Follow the pterosaur, a majestic flying reptile, as he encounters a pack of tiny but vicious dinosaurs. A unique blend of digital illustrations and landscape photography brings the ensuing battle to life.
Pterosaur s Long Flight
Author | : Hugh Price |
Publsiher | : Nelson Thornes |
Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1869610695 |
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Pterosaurs The Flying Reptiles Dinosaur Books For Young Readers
Author | : Enrique Fiesta,John Davidson |
Publsiher | : Mendon Cottage Books |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 9781310919374 |
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