Over 100 years ago a tiny Triassic fossil reptile was first discovered in the northeast of Scotland. Now, a new analysis has revealed it to be a close relative of the species that would become pterosaurs – iconic flying reptiles of the age of the dinosaurs. The research, published on October 5, 2
fossil reptile was first discovered in the northeast of Scotland. Now, a new analysis has revealed it to be a close relative of the species that would become pterosaurs – iconic flying reptiles of the age of the dinosaurs., was carried out by a team of scientists led by Dr. Davide Foffa, a Research Associate at National Museums Scotland, and now a Research Fellow at the.
Living approximately 240-210 million years ago, lagerpetids were a group of active reptiles that were relatively small .was smaller still at under 8 inches in length. The results support the hypothesis that the first flying reptiles evolved from small, likely bipedal ancestors. The specimens are held mostly in the collections of National Museums Scotland, Elgin Museum, and the Natural History Museum. The latter holds Scleromochlus, which was originally found at Lossiemouth.
Dr. Foffa said: “It’s exciting to be able to resolve a debate that’s been going on for over a century, but it is far more amazing to be able to see and understand an animal that lived 230 million years ago and its relationship with the first animals ever to have flown.
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