PLoS One August 2012 PMID 22412850

The Late Jurassic pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus, a frequent victim of the ganoid fish Aspidorhynchus?

Eberhard Frey, Helmut Tischlinger

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What people are saying

Posts highlight the extraordinary nature of the fossil, with phrases like 'most insane thing ever' and 'epic fossils,' emphasizing their fascination and the fossil's uniqueness. Comments about the fossil depicting a fish grabbing a pterosaur and the detailed preservation reflect a keen interest in paleoecological implications, while the enthusiastic tone underscores a moderate but meaningful impact on discussions about Late Jurassic predation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts praise the fossil's uniqueness and support the idea of predator-prey interactions between the fish and pterosaur, indicating general agreement with the significance of the findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts exhibit high curiosity, often describing the fossil as 'insane' or 'epic,' showing strong interest in the prehistoric interactions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include detailed descriptions of fossil preservation and implications, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on the fossil's rarity and significance in understanding Late Jurassic ecosystems suggests a moderate impact on paleontological understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Fossil evidence shows that the pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus was often attacked and caught by the large ganoid fish Aspidorhynchus in the Late Jurassic Solnhofen Limestone, with instances where the pterosaur was still alive or recently caught.
  • Some fossils reveal that Rhamphorhynchus was captured during or immediately after a successful hunt, with stomach contents and even fish debris inside, indicating active predation.
  • Although Aspidorhynchus primarily preyed on fishes, it did occasionally capture other small vertebrates like the pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus, but Rhamphorhynchus was generally not part of its typical prey.]

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Jan Freedman
@JanFreedman · X

120 million years ago, a grumpy looking fish grabbed a pterosaur out of the air. The pterosaur's membrane wings got stuck in the teeth of the fish, and they both drowned. (Images Frey & Tischlinger). https://t.co/hzCHISBNzH #FossilFriday https://t.co/g5xaKLxHAg

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Dr Dean Lomax
@Dean_R_Lomax · X

One of the most epic fossils ever found. An angry Jurassic fish with a pterosaur in its mouth. IN ITS MOUTH! This specimen is from the Solhofen Limestones of Germany, photographed under UV light. #FossilFriday

Mar 20, 2020 · 138 likes · 47 shares · 21,429 followers View post →
PaleoBlog
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Fonte: https://t.co/fCdxQjpgYF

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Jossano de Rosso Morais
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Fonte: https://t.co/AQyLab10DK

Oct 19, 2024 · 27 likes · 9,625 followers View post →
Literally Miguel
@LiterallyMiguel · X

taking aside the most talked about ones, this fossil is genuinely the most insane thing ever a flaying pterosaur (with several fish bones on its stomach) somehow fossilized getting mid-hunted by a bigger fish paper here: https://t.co/CQ77D2xZH0 https://t.co/Ituma0S2Uj https://t.co/OdP7jrn1rd

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Dr. Rod Taylor
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2/2 Its pointed snout got stuck in the pterosaur's wing, and all three were subsequently fossilized together. This kind of interaction is very rarely preserved in the fossil record, making this a truly unique specimen. Source: https://t.co/4QCEJRnuJM

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RT @LiterallyMiguel: taking aside the most talked about ones, this fossil is genuinely the most insane thing ever a flaying pterosaur (wit…

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Literally Miguel
@LiterallyMiguel · X

taking aside the most talked about ones, this fossil is genuinely the most insane thing ever a flaying pterosaur (with several fish bones on its stomach) somehow fossilized getting mid-hunted by a bigger fish paper here: https://t.co/CQ77D2xZH0 https://t.co/Ituma0S2Uj https://t.co/OdP7jrn1rd

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Kabir Chatterjee
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Dr Dean Lomax
@Dean_R_Lomax · X

One of the most epic fossils ever found. An angry Jurassic fish with a pterosaur in its mouth. IN ITS MOUTH! This specimen is from the Solhofen Limestones of Germany, photographed under UV light. #FossilFriday

Mar 20, 2020 · 138 likes · 47 shares · 21,429 followers View post →
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RT @JanFreedman: 120 million years ago, a grumpy looking fish grabbed a pterosaur out of the air. The pterosaur's membrane wings got stuck…

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120 million years ago, a grumpy looking fish grabbed a pterosaur out of the air. The pterosaur's membrane wings got stuck in the teeth of the fish, and they both drowned. (Images Frey & Tischlinger). https://t.co/hzCHISBNzH #FossilFriday https://t.co/g5xaKLxHAg

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