1817 in paleontology

none 1817 paleontology science 1817 Pterosaurs Soemmering reported the discovery of a second pterosaur specimen. This second specimen was smaller than the first, with a 25 cm wingspan, and possessed a shorter snout. These traits mislead Soemmering into greater confidence in his interpretation of pterosaurs as bats. This specimen reminded him of the parti-colored bat. He named this fossil Ornithocephalus brevirostris.von Sömmerring S.T. 1817 Ueber einen Ornithocephalus brevirostris der Vorwelt http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/year/2008/docId/15330 Denkschriften der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften de 6 89–104 wellnhofer-2008 Wellnhofer, Peter 2008 A short history of pterosaur research. Zitteliana B 28 7–19 New taxa Taxon Novelty Status Author(s) Age Unit Location Notes Images Ornithocephalus brevirostris Sp. nov. Questionable von Sömmerring Tithonian Solnhofen limestone Germany Juvenile possibly referrable to Ctenochasma References Category:1800s in paleontology Paleontology