Statements (487)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:subfamily
gptkb:Lizard gptkb:dinosaurs gptkb:Pteranodon gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:Flight
gliding powered flight foraging strategies adapted for flight |
| gptkbp:anatomy |
adapted for flight
Adapted for flight |
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
depicted in art
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
depicted in various artistic representations
|
| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
high aspect ratio
High aspect ratio |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
marine environments
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
foraging behavior
likely scavenger |
| gptkbp:body_shape |
streamlined body
hollow bones |
| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
marine biome
|
| gptkbp:characteristic |
hollow bones
large crest on head elongated fourth finger wing membranes |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
wings made of skin and muscle
|
| gptkbp:climate |
warm climate
warm, coastal environments |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:unknown
varied, often depicted as gray or brown |
| gptkbp:coloration |
gptkb:Unknown
gptkb:unknown Unknown, likely varied |
| gptkbp:community |
Paleontologists and researchers
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
various habitats
over 150 million years |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in documentaries
featured in films and documentaries Featured in media and literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
featured in media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
in literature
popular in media in media in art Understanding pterosaur diversity early flying vertebrates key to understanding pterosaur diversity |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Archosauria
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:fish
gptkb:carnivore Carnivorous small terrestrial animals |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:Othniel_Charles_Marsh
gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:discovery_year |
1809
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
top predator
|
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
sexual dimorphism
varied wing shapes |
| gptkbp:extinction_cause |
gptkb:Cretaceous-Paleogene_extinction_event
gptkb:volcanic_activity Climate change climate change Environmental changes asteroid impact Asteroid impact Competition with birds |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Pteranodontidae
|
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
1870
Late Triassic Late Triassic period 70 million years ago |
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:Othniel_Charles_Marsh
gptkb:Georges_Cuvier 1870 |
| gptkbp:flight_mechanism |
Powered flight
|
| gptkbp:flight_style |
soaring
powered flight Gliding and soaring capable of flight Powered flight gliding and flapping wing membrane capable of soaring studied for aerodynamics |
| gptkbp:foot |
four limbs
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
scavenger and predator
skimming the surface |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
gptkb:Skeleton
gptkb:Africa gptkb:Europe gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America gptkb:South_America gptkb:Kansas gptkb:Western_Interior_Seaway 1870 Extensive extensive Museums worldwide various museums well-documented extensive fossil record 70 million years approximately 70 million years partial skeletons approximately 70 million years old skull fossils Approximately 70 million years old skeletal remains impression fossils well-represented in fossil record Other marine reptiles First discovered in 1784 70-100 million years collected by various institutions |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Pteranodon
|
| gptkbp:geological_features |
Cretaceous period
Cretaceous |
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
gptkb:Niobrara_Formation
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:Chaos_Space_Marines
Coastal areas forests coastal regions Coastal regions inland areas Inland regions open seas |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
near water bodies
|
| gptkbp:had |
hollow bones
varied diets varied reproductive strategies distinctive limb structures diverse body sizes varied coloration patterns complex social behaviors in some species different ecological roles different modes of flight distinctive beaks in some species large cranial crests large eyes in some species long tails in some species some species capable of long-distance flight some species with elaborate mating displays some species with significant fossil finds. some species with specialized feeding mechanisms unique adaptations for flight varied flight styles varied wing shapes some species with unique adaptations to their environment |
| gptkbp:had_a_unique_skull_structure_that_included |
large eye sockets
a long cranial crest |
| gptkbp:had_a_variety_of_sizes_ranging_from |
small to gigantic
|
| gptkbp:had_a_wingspan_that_could_reach |
over 10 meters
|
| gptkbp:had_dietary_variety |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:had_diverse_species |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:had_feathers |
some species
Some species |
| gptkbp:had_flight_mechanics |
wing structure
|
| gptkbp:had_fossils_discovered_in |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America gptkb:South_America gptkb:Antarctica |
| gptkbp:had_long_necks |
some species
|
| gptkbp:had_nesting_behavior |
some species
|
| gptkbp:had_scientific_interest |
comparative anatomy
evolutionary biology paleontology |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
keen eyesight
long wingspan lightweight body beak-like jaws |
| gptkbp:has_color |
possibly for display
varied, often dark |
| gptkbp:has_diet |
gptkb:carnivore
carnivorous |
| gptkbp:has_famous_specimen |
gptkb:Pterosaurus
gptkb:Quetzalcoatlus_northropi gptkb:Pteranodon_longiceps gptkb:Pterodaustro gptkb:Rhamphorhynchus |
| gptkbp:has_flight_adaptation |
large wings
|
| gptkbp:has_flight_speed |
up to 40 km/h
|
| gptkbp:has_fossil_discovery_location |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
first pterosaur discovered.
|
| gptkbp:has_hollow_bones |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:has_related_groups |
gptkb:Crocodyliformes
gptkb:Dinosauria gptkb:Aves |
| gptkbp:has_research_focus |
gptkb:ecology
comparative anatomy evolutionary biology biomechanics paleoecology paleobiology phylogenetics taphonomy behavioral studies systematics functional morphology climate impact studies extinction studies morphometrics functional anatomy flight evolution |
| gptkbp:head |
Hollow bones
flat skull large crest long and flat large crest on head lightweight and hollow |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pteranodon
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Rhamphorhynchinae
gptkb:Pterosauroidea gptkb:Rhamphorhynchoidea gptkb:Quetzalcoatlus gptkb:Pteranodon gptkb:Pterodactylus gptkb:Pterosauridae Pterosaurs |
| gptkbp:includes_genera_such_as |
gptkb:Quetzalcoatlus
gptkb:Pteranodon |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
paleontological studies
inspired various fictional creatures |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:Lizard
gptkb:Pteranodon Flying reptile flying reptile |
| gptkbp:is_a_key_group_in_understanding |
the evolution of flight
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
evolutionary biology
|
| gptkbp:is_believed_to |
predatory
warm-blooded complex behaviors social behaviors varied modes of locomotion |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:migration_patterns
geological events short tails long necks habitat diversity phylogenetic relationships hollow bones scientific interest predatory behavior behavioral adaptations fossilization processes paleontological significance diverse reproductive strategies evolutionary significance social behavior in some species membranous wings paleobiogeography morphological diversity physiological adaptations climate influences filter feeding in some species beak-like jaws evolutionary trends biogeographical distribution nesting colonies extinction dynamics large cranial crests varied ecological niches winged reptiles long wings and beak extinction patterns elongated fourth finger adaptations to arboreal environments adaptations to marine environments adaptations to terrestrial environments paleoecological contexts scavenging behavior in some species taphonomic conditions |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a flying reptile
|
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
two main groups
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:rock
fossil records |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
flying ability
flying reptiles large crest on head |
| gptkbp:is_known_to |
gptkb:fossils
fossil records Partial skeletons |
| gptkbp:is_known_to_have_existed_in |
various habitats
|
| gptkbp:is_known_to_have_had |
varied reproductive strategies
|
| gptkbp:is_not_adinosaur |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
modern birds
modern reptiles |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
popular media
flying reptiles dinosaurs' contemporaries |
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:museums |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
gptkb:birds
bats |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Archosauria
gptkb:Pteranodon Mesozoic era Pterosaur clade |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Video_games Books Movies Theme parks |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:dinosaurs
gptkb:Dinosauria gptkb:birds |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
numerous species
|
| gptkbp:is_similar_to |
gptkb:Quetzalcoatlus
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
paleontology
paleontologists its ecological role its flight mechanics |
| gptkbp:is_thought_to_have_been |
a diverse group
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Large crest on head
large size and distinctive crest |
| gptkbp:length |
up to 10 meters
up to 10 feet up to 5 meters up to 16 feet varied sizes |
| gptkbp:lived_during |
gptkb:Mesozoic_Era
Late Cretaceous Late Cretaceous period Mesozoic era |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
Late Cretaceous period
|
| gptkbp:mechanics |
Study of wing structure
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal migration likely
possible seasonal migration |
| gptkbp:mouth |
sharp teeth
|
| gptkbp:movement |
aerial and terrestrial
|
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:optics
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
ground nests
likely nesting colonies |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Hollow bones
Large eyes Long beak Crest on head Strong flight muscles large crest on head |
| gptkbp:notable_species |
gptkb:Quetzalcoatlus
gptkb:Pterodaustro gptkb:Pteranodon gptkb:Pterosauridae gptkb:Rhamphorhynchus |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Crest morphology
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Pteranodon
|
| gptkbp:origin |
toothless wing
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
Late Triassic
Related to crocodilians Related to modern birds archosaurian reptiles related to modern birds |
| gptkbp:paleobiology |
gptkb:Othniel_Charles_Marsh
gptkb:Robert_T._Bakker gptkb:Kansas gptkb:Mesozoic_Era Mesozoic Warm climate Ongoing studies paleobiology Paleobiology subject of many studies studied for flight mechanics numerous fossils found studied in paleontology important for understanding prehistoric life. understanding pterosaur evolution Important pterosaur specimen Key species for understanding pterosaur evolution Study of flight mechanics North American distribution numerous specimens found. important for understanding pterosaur evolution key species for pterosaur studies important for understanding flight evolution important in pterosaur studies |
| gptkbp:paleontological_exhibits |
displayed in museums
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
animatronic and CGI
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:dinosaurs
large carnivorous dinosaurs large marine reptiles Large marine reptiles larger marine reptiles |
| gptkbp:prey |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Pteranodon_sternbergi
gptkb:Pterodaustro gptkb:Pteranodon |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:dinosaurs
gptkb:Pteranodon |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Egg-laying
Oviparous oviparous lay eggs |
| gptkbp:research |
Paleontology
ongoing studies ongoing research paleontology Field excavation and analysis ongoing studies on flight and behavior |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
biomechanics
paleoecology phylogenetics functional morphology Pterosaur flight evolution flight evolution |
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
gptkb:Reptilia
gptkb:Archosauria gptkb:Diapsida varied diets flight adaptations diverse sizes |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Pteranodon_longiceps
gptkb:Pterodactylus |
| gptkbp:significance |
popular in media
|
| gptkbp:size |
large
larger than most modern birds Larger than most birds Varied greatly larger than most birds |
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
some species
solitary or small groups solitary or social Possibly social likely social |
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Quetzalcoatlus
gptkb:Pteranodon_longiceps gptkb:Pteranodon |
| gptkbp:tail_length |
Short tail
|
| gptkbp:tail_type |
some species
short tail |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Pteranodon
flying reptile |
| gptkbp:vision |
good eyesight
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 250 kg
up to 50 kg Estimated 70 kg |
| gptkbp:were |
often depicted in popular media
often featured in documentaries important for understanding vertebrate evolution often depicted in scientific illustrations a diverse group of species a subject of ongoing research in paleontology an important part of the Mesozoic ecosystem found on all continents important for the study of paleobiology often found in coastal environments often misclassified in the past often studied through fossil records predators and scavengers subject to predation by larger dinosaurs the first flying vertebrates warm-blooded or cold-blooded debated a key group in understanding vertebrate flight evolution |
| gptkbp:were_carnivorous |
most species
|
| gptkbp:were_endothermic |
debated
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:End-Cretaceous_extinction
gptkb:Cretaceous–_Paleogene_extinction_event gptkb:Yes gptkb:true yes 66 million years ago Cretaceous period Late Cretaceous End of Cretaceous end of Cretaceous |
| gptkbp:wing_configuration |
long wings
Membranous wings membranous wings long, narrow wings elongated wings |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:true some species up to 10 meters up to 33 feet Up to 33 feet (10 meters) |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jurassic_World
gptkb:Jurassic_Park gptkb:Mega_Evolution gptkb:The_Lost_World:_Jurassic_Park gptkb:Jurassic_World:_Dominion |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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