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Science

SarcasticSatyr

(1,295 posts) Mon Dec 9, 2024, 06:39 AM Dec 9

Ancient life

Is this the proper forum for asking a question about paleontology, my question deos not concern ancient humans so it does not seem to fit in the anthropology forum.

My specific question is why are pterodactyls considered archosaurs, but plesiosaurs are only considered archosauromorphs.