November 14, 2024

Jurassic Breakthrough: New Species of Pterosaur Discovered on the Isle of Skye Rewrites Evolutionary History

Credit: © NHM & & Witton 2021Scientists reveal a brand-new pterosaur species from Scotland, offering insights into the variety and international spread of early flying reptiles and tough recognized views on their evolutionary timeline.A new types of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has actually been revealed by scientists from the Natural History Museum, University of Bristol, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool.Insights Into Pterosaur Diversity and EvolutionThe brand-new pterosaur is part of the Darwinoptera clade of pterosaurs. Credit: Trustees of Natural History MuseumChallenges and Techniques in Pterosaur ResearchThe rarity of Middle Jurassic pterosaur fossils and their incompleteness have actually formerly hampered attempts to comprehend early pterosaur advancement.” Reference “A brand-new pterosaur from the Middle Jurassic of Skye, Scotland and the early diversity of flying reptiles” by Elizabeth Martin-Silverstone, David M. Unwin, Andrew R. Cuff, Emily E. Brown, Lu Allington-Jones and Paul M. Barrett, 5 February 2024, is published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.DOI: 10.1080/ 02724634.2023.2298741.

Credit: © NHM & & Witton 2021Scientists unveil a brand-new pterosaur species from Scotland, providing insights into the diversity and international spread of early flying reptiles and challenging recognized views on their evolutionary timeline.A new types of pterosaur from specimens discovered on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has actually been announced by researchers from the Natural History Museum, University of Bristol, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool.Insights Into Pterosaur Diversity and EvolutionThe brand-new pterosaur is part of the Darwinoptera clade of pterosaurs. Credit: Trustees of Natural History MuseumChallenges and Techniques in Pterosaur ResearchThe rarity of Middle Jurassic pterosaur fossils and their incompleteness have actually previously hindered attempts to understand early pterosaur development.” Reference “A new pterosaur from the Middle Jurassic of Skye, Scotland and the early diversification of flying reptiles” by Elizabeth Martin-Silverstone, David M. Unwin, Andrew R. Cuff, Emily E. Brown, Lu Allington-Jones and Paul M. Barrett, 5 February 2024, is published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.DOI: 10.1080/ 02724634.2023.2298741.