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Ornithocheirus simus

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Ornithocheirus simus is an early Cretaceous toothed pterosaur from the Cambridge Greensand of England, known mainly from fragmentary jaw and rostral material. It is the type species of Ornithocheirus, but the genus and associated Cambridge Greensand specimens have a long taxonomic history, with many formerly assigned species now placed elsewhere or treated as uncertain. The fragmentary fossils make the animal's full anatomy and size difficult to establish.

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What kind of animal was Ornithocheirus simus?

Ornithocheirus simus was an early Cretaceous toothed pterosaur. It is known mainly from fragmentary jaw and rostral material.

Where were Ornithocheirus simus fossils found?

The species is associated with the Cambridge Greensand of England. Those deposits have produced many fragmentary pterosaur remains.

Why is Ornithocheirus simus taxonomically difficult?

The genus and related Cambridge Greensand specimens have a long and complex taxonomic history. Much of the difficulty comes from assigning names to fragmentary jaws and rostral pieces.

Is Ornithocheirus simus the type species of its genus?

Yes, Ornithocheirus simus is the type species of Ornithocheirus. Its classification has still been debated because the available material is fragmentary.

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