apatornis

[ˌæpætɔːˈrɪnɪs]

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, carnivorous gliding pterosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period.

“Fossil evidence suggests that the apatornis was a formidable predator of its time.”

Synonyms

  • gliding reptile
  • pterosaur

Antonyms

  • non-gliding species
  • terrestrial animal