Unique near isometric ontogeny in the pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus suggests hatchlings could fly

Rhamphorhynchus muensteri is one of the best-known flying reptiles, represented by >130 well-preserved fossil specimens, from hatchlings to full adults. The life history of this pterosaur remains controversial as to when in ontogeny they took flight. Here, we assess the growth of these animals ba...

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