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Longisquama pectoral girdle and sternal complex

Rollover the above image of Longisquama to identify the sternal complex and pectoral girdle largely hidden due to crushing and overlying scales and skin.

Longisquama sister taxa
Basal fenestrasaurs
Cosesaurus, Sharovipteryx, Longsisquama, MPUM 6009 and Kyrgyzsaurus. Click to enlarge.
Longisquama is featured in The Pterosaur Heresies
Longisquama flapping
Flapping Longisquama
An animated example of how the flapping behavior enhanced the secondary sexual character of the tail vane and plumes. This ultimately evolved into powered flight in pterosaurs.
 

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