飞龙 (fēi lóng) — (paleontology) pterosaur
Definition
In Chinese paleontology, 飞龙 is the standard term for 'pterosaur' (literally 'flying dragon'). It refers to the extinct flying reptiles of the Mesozoic era, not a mythological creature.
noun
(paleontology) pterosaur
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 飞龙。Bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu wán zhěng de fēi lóng huà shí.There is a complete pterosaur fossil in the museum.
- 飞龙。fēi lóng Shì zhōng shēng dài shí qī de pá xíng dòng wù.Pterosaurs are reptiles from the Mesozoic era.
- 飞龙。Yán jiū rén yuán fā xiàn le xīn de fēi lóng zhǒng lèi.Researchers have discovered a new species of pterosaur.
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