pterodactylidae

• Таксономическое семейство вымерших летающих рептилий, относящихся к отряду птерозавров, известных своим размахом крыльев и существованием в мезозойскую эру.

A taxonomic family of extinct flying reptiles belonging to the order Pterosauria, known for their wingspans and presence during the Mesozoic era.

proper noun

1. Extinct flying reptile familyC2formalscientific

   A family of pterosaurs from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by a short tail, long beak, and a large crest on the head.

   Птеродактилиды

   • The Pterodactylidae family includes some of the most well-known pterosaurs.
   • Fossils of Pterodactylidae have been found in Europe and Africa.
   • Unlike earlier pterosaurs, members of Pterodactylidae had a reduced tail.