Who named the pteranodon and when?

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∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Othneil Charles Marsh named Pteranodon in 1876 when he realized it was completely different from Pterodactylus because it had no teeth. The name means "toothless wing."

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What is Pteranodon diets?

Pteranodon diet is fish

When was Pteranodon Flyers created?

Pteranodon Flyers was created in 1999.

Did the pteranodon exist during the Cenozoic era?

No. Like a pterosaurs pteranodon existed in the mesozoic era.

When did pteranodon live?

The pteranodon lived in the late Cretaceous period.

What are the ratings and certificates for Flight of the Pteranodon - 1999?

Flight of the Pteranodon - 1999 is rated/received certificates of: USA:G

What was bigger pteranodon or pterodactyl?

Male Pteranodon had a wingspan of about 18 feet while females had a wingspan of 12 feet. Pterodactylus had a wingspan of only about 5 feet. Thus, Pteranodon was far larger.

How high is a pteranodon?

500m

How many years did a pteranodon live before us in 2011?

Pteranodon lived about 85 million years ago.

What do pteranodon look like?

this is one

What is a nickname for a pteranodon?

Flying lizard?

What are the release dates for Valley of the Dinosaurs - 1974 Pteranodon?

Valley of the Dinosaurs - 1974 Pteranodon was released on: USA: 12 October 1974

What means wing without tooth?

Pteranodon

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