1" Pterosaur Coloborhynchus Fossil Tooth Upper Cretaceous Morocco COA & Display

Location: Kem Kem Basin, Morocco 

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimension: 1 Inch Long, 0.3 Inches Wide

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Upper Cretaceous 96 Million Years Old

 Name: Pterosaur

Type: Carnivore

Size: 10 to 12 meters in length

Pterosaurs, belonging to the extinct group Pterosauria, were the first vertebrates to achieve powered flight, thriving during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era (228–66 million years ago). These remarkable flying reptiles occupied diverse ecological niches, ranging from small fish-eaters to enormous aerial predators.

The wings of pterosaurs were supported by a membrane of skin, muscle, and connective tissue extending from the hind limbs to an elongated fourth finger, allowing for gliding, soaring, and precise aerial maneuvers. Early pterosaur species had long tails and fully-toothed jaws, ideal for hunting, while later species evolved shorter tails and toothless beaks, reflecting adaptations for improved flight and diet.

Pterosaurs had highly specialized skeletons designed for flight. Hollow, air-filled bones reduced overall weight, while thin bone walls provided flexibility and strength. A large keeled breastbone anchored powerful flight muscles, and an enlarged brain coordinated complex aerial behaviors, including hunting, landing, and navigation.

From tiny, nimble species to giants with wingspans exceeding 10 meters, pterosaurs are considered one of the most fascinating groups of Mesozoic flying reptiles, showcasing the evolutionary innovation of Pterosauria in conquering the skies millions of years before birds appeared.