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HALISKIA PETERSENI

14th June, 2024

HALISKIA PETERSENI

Source: WION NEWS

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Context

  • New anhanguerian pterosaur species, Haliskia peterseni, discovered in Australia. With a wingspan of 4.6 m, it is the most complete pterosaur fossil found in Australia, offering insights into Cretaceous period wildlife.

Details

Key Points

  • New Discovery:
    • Haliskia peterseni, a new genus and species of anhanguerian pterosaur, discovered in Australia.
  • Fossil Significance:
    • The most complete pterosaur fossil found in Australia to date, with 22 percent of the specimen recovered.
  • Historical Context:
    • Pterosaurs lived from the Late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous period.
  • Global Distribution:
    • Anhanguerian pterosaurs were known to have lived worldwide.
  • Research Contributors:
    • Discovery led by Curtin University, with significant contributions from Kevin Petersen and PhD student Adele Pentland.

Sources:

WION NEWS

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Haliskia peterseni:

1. It is a newly discovered genus and species of anhanguerian pterosaur.

2. The discovery was made in Richmond, Australia.

3. Haliskia peterseni had a wingspan of approximately 2 meters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A)