In dinosaur times, Pterosaurs have been legendary for their magical abilities and striking appearance. And to this day, many researchers are still trying to figure out why they can fly. This article will discuss the following points in detail, in order to help you further understand the mystery of pterosaur flight.

The structural advantages of Pterosaurs

First of all, pterosaurs were built to fly in the air. They had elongated necks, 15 to 23 bones in the back arms, and longer bones above the knees, which meant that pterosaurs had longer wings, which helped them change their flight posture efficiently. At the same time, their cervical vertebrae are very flexible, allowing them to change direction quickly. In addition, the slender, multi-width ridge scales of the pterosaur gave it maximum stability when flying in the air.

The big wings bring lift

The wings of pterosaurs were very big, about 7 to 13 meters long, so large wings could have brought enough lift to allow them to easily fly through the air. Pterosaurs also had wider wings than normal animals, allowing them to achieve greater lift, allowing them to climb easily, even reaching 20,000 feet, higher than the average animal can take off.

Sharp claws are good for balance

The claws of pterosaurs are very sharp, and they can use them to grab the wind blades, flap the wingtips, and find the best flying posture, so as to achieve better flying efficiency. They can also use their claws to catch the air to keep their heads steady and prevent the embarrassment of stalling.

The light body weight increases the speed of Pterosaur

Finally, Pterosaurs were light in weight, which facilitated their natural and powerful flight. The researchers estimated that the Pterosaur weighed about 180 to 220 pounds, heavier than a red-headed duck and less than a vulture, giving them a higher overall mass than other birds. Their light weight helped the Pterosaur fly faster, but also increased their efficiency, allowing them to move more easily through the air.

It can be seen that pterosaurs were able to fly in the air mainly due to their unique structure and light weight. Their long, wide wings provide enough lift to induce liftoff; The cone of the cervical spine can change the direction of flight quickly; Sharp claws kept the flight smooth, allowing the Pterosaur to move easily through the air even in difficult conditions.

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