Ctenochasmatidae
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Ctenochasmatidae is a group of pterosaurs within the suborder Pterodactyloidea. They are characterized by their distinctive teeth, which are thought to have been used for filter-feeding. Ctenochasmati
Ctenochasma elegans fossil from Solnhofen
Ctenochasmatid skulls demonstrating suspension feeding characteristics
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Ctenochasma
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Ctenochasma is a genus of Late Jurassic ctenochasmatid pterosaur belonging to the suborder Pterodactyloidea. Three species are currently recognized: C. roemeri, C. taqueti, and C. elegans. Their fossi
Ctenochasmatidae
…Ctenochasmatids Temporal range: Late Jurassic - Early Cretaceous Ctenochasma elegans specimen from Solnhofen Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: †Pterosauria Suborder: †Pterodactyloidea…
Ctenochasma elegans
Fossil specimen of a young juvenile C. elegans
Fossil skull of a subadult C. elegans
Juvenile specimen (TM 13104) in Teylers Museum