Lexical entry

プテラノドン

puteranodon

Genus of large flying reptiles from the Cretaceous period.

Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoSource: Latin

Meaning

A genus of pterosaurs which included some of the largest known flying reptiles, characterized by a large cranial crest and lack of teeth.

Examples

Example Sentences

プテラノドンは大きな翼を持つ翼竜の一種です。

The Pteranodon is a species of pterosaur with large wings.

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博物館でプテラノドンの化石が展示されています。

A Pteranodon fossil is on display at the museum.

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プテラノドンは空を飛んで獲物を探していたと考えられています。

It is believed that Pteranodons flew through the sky in search of prey.

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アウストラロピテクス

An extinct genus of early hominins from Africa.

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