Balaenognathus (IMAGE)

University of Leicester

Balaenognathus

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Short-tailed pterosaurs, like this Balaenognathus were adapted for a life on the ground. This bizarre creature boasted nearly 500 needle-like teeth in its jaws, and likely used them to filter-feed on tiny food items from shallow waters, similar to the feeding habits of modern flamingos. 

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Credit: Rudolf Hima

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