A mysteriously large pterosaur finally has an identity

Researchers found that a large pterosaur fossil, previously considered a separate species, is actually a fully grown Rhamphorhynchus muensteri. This Jurassic flying reptile grew to a 1.8-meter wingspan, 60% larger than typical adults. The study in PeerJ shows how its teeth, skull, and body proportions changed with age. These transformations suggest the adult may have altered its diet and habitat, possibly moving inland to hunt larger prey as it outgrew its juvenile diet.