Ornithocheirus - Wikipedia
网页Ornithocheirus (from Ancient Greek "ὄρνις", meaning bird, and "χεῖρ", meaning hand) is a pterosaur genus known from fragmentary fossil remains uncovered from sediments in the United Kingdom and possibly Morocco.
Ornithocheirus - Facts and Figures - ThoughtCo
网页2019年7月3日 · Name: Ornithocheirus (Greek for "bird hand"); pronounced OR-nith-oh-CARE-us. Habitat: Shores of western Europe and South America. Historical Period: Middle Cretaceous (100-95 million years ago) Size and Weight: Wingspans of 10-20 feet and weights of 50-100 pounds. Diet: Fish.
Ornithocheirus - Pteros
网页Among the earliest pterosaurs discovered, Ornithocheirus rose to fame only after its portrayal in the 1999 documentary Walking with Dinosaurs. Yet, there was something else accompanying this popularity: A massive taxonomic pickle that took years to resolve.
Ornithocheirus - A-Z Animals
网页2022年11月28日 · The Ornithocheirus is a genus of flying reptiles from the Early Cretaceous Period. It lived 110 million years ago in present-day Europe, South America, and possibly Africa. The name “Ornithocheirus” means “bird hand” in Greek. Harry Seeley assigned the name in 1870 because he assumed Ornithocheirus was a direct ancestor …
Ornithocheiridae - Wikipedia
网页Holotype specimens of Ornithocheirus simus (A to D) and junior synonym O. platyrhinus (E to H) The family Ornithocheiridae is without a doubt, one of the most well-known pterosaur groups, mostly due to their very controversial and convoluted taxonomic history.
Ornithocheirus - Prehistoric Wildlife
网页Name: Ornithocheirus (Bird hand). Phonetic: Or-nith-oh-kye-rus. Named By: Harry Govier Seeley - 1869. Synonyms: Tropeognathus, Possibly also Palaeornis, Cimoliornis, Criorhynchus, Cretornis. Classification: Chordata, Reptilia, Pterosauria, Pterodactyloidea ...
Uncovering the Mysteries of Ornithocheirus - Wild Explained
网页2023年9月4日 · The Ornithocheirus is a fascinating creature that has captured the imaginations of paleontologists and enthusiasts alike. With its impressive size and unique physical features, this ancient flying reptile continues to baffle scientists.
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Ornithocheirae - Wikipedia
网页Ornithocheirae. Ornithocheirae is an extinct clade of pteranodontoid pterosaurs from the Early Cretaceous to the Late Cretaceous (Valanginian to Turonian stages) of Asia, Europe, North America and South America. [1] It was named by Harry Seeley in 1870 as a family that contains Ornithocheirus and its relatives.
Ornithocheirus: Overview, Size, Habitat, & Other Facts
网页Ornithocheirus was a prehistoric flying reptile that inhabited various regions during the Early Cretaceous period. Noted for its large size and wide wingspan, it roamed areas that are now part of Europe and South America.
Ornithocheirus | Dinopedia | Fandom
网页Ornithocheirus (derived from "bird hand" in Ancient Greek) is a large fragmentary pterosaur genus endemic near the country of the United Kingdom. Ornithocheirus is a well known wastebasket taxon, with several species once being classified to the genus, most of which are now considered as dubious...
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