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Curr Biol December 2024 PMID 39561774

A new and large monofenestratan reveals the evolutionary transition to the pterodactyloid pterosaurs.

David William Elliott Hone, Adam Fitch, Stefan Selzer, René Lauer, Bruce Lauer

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Many discussions highlight the recent discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica as critical evidence for the evolutionary transition to pterodactyloid pterosaurs. Phrases like 'don't ever let anyone tell you there are no intermediate fossils' strongly convey the impact and importance of these findings, reflecting a tone of affirmation and enthusiasm about the significance of such fossils in understanding evolution.

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Participants believe that the research will significantly influence the understanding of pterosaur evolution, as indicated by mentions of 'intermediate fossils' and calls for recognition of these findings in discussions of evolution.

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  • There has been a long-standing gap in understanding the evolution of flying reptiles called pterosaurs, particularly between early forms and the more advanced pterodactyloids.
  • Recent findings have identified new intermediate pterosaur fossils that show a mix of features from both groups, but more research is needed to connect them conclusively.
  • The discovery of a new Jurassic pterosaur, Skiphosoura bavarica, helps fill in these gaps and indicates a clear progression of physical traits that led to modern pterodactyloids, improving our understanding of their evolutionary history.
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