noun
- plural of pterodactyl; extinct flying reptiles from the Mesozoic era with membranous wings
Usage: paleontology
Examples
- The museum displayed fossilized pterodactyls alongside dinosaur skeletons.
- Pterodactyls soared through prehistoric skies millions of years ago.
- Children love learning about pterodactyls and other ancient flying creatures.
- The paleontologist discovered pterodactyl fossils in the limestone quarry.
- Unlike birds, pterodactyls were reptiles with leathery wings.
- The documentary showed how pterodactyls hunted fish from ancient seas.