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New Pterosaur Fossils Reveal Secrets of Flight Maneuverability

2/14/2025

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Paleontologists have unveiled groundbreaking insights from four pterosaur fossils, utilizing advanced laser scanning technology. Their findings reveal that the tail vanes played a crucial role in enhancing flight maneuverability. This exciting study, a collaboration between Natalia Jagielska and Michael Pittman, opens the door to fresh discoveries in previously examined fossils.

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Paleontologists have unveiled groundbreaking insights from four pterosaur fossils, utilizing advanced laser scanning technology. Their findings reveal that the tail vanes played a crucial role in enhancing flight maneuverability. This exciting study, a collaboration between Natalia Jagielska and Michael Pittman, opens the door to fresh discoveries in previously examined fossils.