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Sketch each in the box below its name. Then fill in the chart with information about when each pterosaur lived and its size, physical characteristics, and abilities. The first one has been started for you.  \n\n|  | Size | Characteristics | Abilities |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Dimorphodon Lived 200 mya Drawings will vary | • Skull: 22 cm (8.7 inches) long\u003Cbr>• Wingspan: 1m (3.3 feet) | 1. Wings\u003Cbr>2. Insect eater\u003Cbr>3. Lived high up in trees | • To fly and catch insects\u003Cbr>• To fly away from predators or danger |\n| Darwinopterus Lived 160 mya Drawings will vary | • Skull: 19 cm (7 .4 inches)\u003Cbr>• Wingspan: 1 m (3.2 feet) | 1. Streamlined head\u003Cbr>2. Light body\u003Cbr>3. Stiff long tail\u003Cbr>4. Smaller legs | • To catch prey while flying\u003Cbr>• To (possibly) catch larger prey than insects |\n| Tapejara Lived 115 mya\u003Cbr>Drawings will vary | • Skull height: 86.6 cm (2.8 feet)\u003Cbr>• Wingspan: 4 m (13 feet) | 1. Large head\u003Cbr>and crest\u003Cbr>2. Colors and patterns on head crest | • To fly and to sail across water\u003Cbr>• To move quickly across the water in search of prey\u003Cbr>• To take off quickly in flight to avoid predators\u003Cbr>• To find a mate |\n| Quetzalcoatlus Lived 71 mya Drawings will vary | • As tall as a giraffe\u003Cbr>• Wingspan: 10-12 m (33-40 feet)\u003Cbr>• Beak length: 2.5 m (8.2 feet) | 1. Enormous, long toothless beak\u003Cbr>2. Keen eyesight\u003Cbr>3. Small feet and longlegs\u003Cbr>4. Powerful leg and flight muscles | • To swallow prey whole\u003Cbr>• To launch itself quickly into the air\u003Cbr>• To travel great distances\u003Cbr>• To fly at high speeds of 80 mph |\n\n[www.education.nationalgeographic.com/](www.education.nationalgeographic.com/)  \n© 20 11 National Geographic Society","cbCaip2xueF1OMkX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip2xueF1OMkX","pdf",981016,"English","# Pterosaur Data Comparison\n## Species Analysis Chart","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary physical characteristics of the Quetzalcoatlus?\",\"answer\":\"The Quetzalcoatlus is characterized by its giraffe-like height, an enormous toothless beak, keen eyesight, and powerful leg and flight muscles.\"},{\"question\":\"How did the Tapejara's crest influence its behavior?\",\"answer\":\"The Tapejara possessed a large head crest with colors and patterns, which aided in its ability to navigate across water, search for prey, and attract potential mates.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the chronological order of the pterosaurs mentioned in the chart?\",\"answer\":\"The pterosaurs are listed from oldest to most recent: Dimorphodon (200 mya), Darwinopterus (160 mya), Tapejara (115 mya), and Quetzalcoatlus (71 mya).\"}]","Pterosaurs - Changes Through Time Answer Key | PDF",1792132190]