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Any reference supporting this edit? 160.39.180.191 07:27, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
According to Wikipedia:WikiProject Tree of Life, In cases where there is a formal common name (e.g. birds), or when common names are well-known and reasonably unique, they should be used for article titles. Scientific names should be used otherwise. Under this guideline, Pterodactyl should probably be the title for the article currently titled Pterosauria. However, I know "pterodactyl" can variously refer any pterosaur, any pterodactyloid, or Pterodactylus itself. So... what say you?Dinoguy2 19:42, 9 January 2006 (UTC)
Scientifically speaking, isn't "Pterodactyl" reserved for Pterodactylus? 61.230.78.158 07:32, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
That's not the same thing... Dora Nichov 09:44, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
Are Pterodactyls real. I've always grown up thinking they are, but are they really? I just found out that the Brontosaurus didnt exist, and now Im questioning my own existance. jk.
Im new to Wikipedia please send answers to allisonsharkey@gmail.com
OF COURSE THEY EXIST!!!! Brontosaurus exists too, 'cept it's name has been changed to Apatosaurus. *Sigh* Whispers: Absurd, crazy and silly... 61.230.78.158 07:34, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
Hey! The guy had a genuine question! No need to be abusive. I'm sure there are heaps of stuff you know little about as well.--Gazzster 13:57, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Hmm... OK... But it was a bit silly though... Dora Nichov 09:44, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
Of course they exist. Its like saying that dodos weren't real! Mr.Smartypants —Preceding comment was added at 10:46, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
At present this entry consists of a short and random list of pop culture trivia. I seriously doubt anyone would find this atticle useful, since there are thousands of comics, tv shows, toys, video games, etc that feature pterodactyls or pterodactyl-like creatures. I plan on making this page a redirect to Pterosaur if there are no objections.Dinoguy2 16:24, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
I've removed "((paleo-stub))" & "((reptile-stub))". It's not a stub but a disambiguation page. Jimp 23:54, 9 March 2006 (UTC)
Does anyone have any objection to changing the heading 'Usage of the term Pterodactyl outside of scientific fields' to: 'Use of the term Pterodactyl outside the scientific field'? Ballista 04:26, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
I found this entry very useful. My 3 yr old is quite into dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures and has a few pterosaur toys. One is labeled a pterodactyl and the other a pteranodon, yet they both look like the same creature. That made us both wonder what the differences were and if one toy was actually mislabeled. I said, let's go look it up on Wikipedia and see what we can find out. I also liked the pop culture references being there, I thought it was interesting information and it actually aided in helping to explain things to my son. My personal opinion is that the entry, just as it is, is a good tool for parents to help explain questions about pterosaur/pterodactyl/pteranodon to children. Wikipedia is such a great tool for parents and children to use together, our family will be making regular yearly donations to help support it. Sjordanmom 06:28, 21 April 2006 (UTC)
the only thing that struck me as questionably is the reference in the first paragraph to the thin covering of fur on the said creature. seriously, fur? who's seen fur on one of these things? i would be interested to read more about fossilized fur... dude, seriously..........righthonorablgentleman
I think the article under the name pterodactyl needs to be here. Certainly the references to popular culture are relevant and important. But it does seem that it repeats a lot of the info covered by pterosaurs. Perhaps there should be a note like, 'for a scientific treatment of pterodactyl, see pterosauria.'--Gazzster 14:04, 16 December 2006 (UTC)