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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   mya |  | 1. 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