Azhdarcho
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| Azhdarcho langicollis Nesov, 1984 |
Azhdarcho (from Ajdarxo, the name of a dragon in Uzbek mythology. IPA pronunciation: [adʒˈdarχɒ]) is a genus of late Cretaceous Period pterosaur found in Uzbekistan. It is known from fragmentary remains including the distinctive, elongated neck vertebrae that characterizes members of the family Azhdarchidae, including Quetzalcoatlus.
[edit] In popular culture
Azdarcho featured in the Walking With Dinosaurs special The Giant Claw (only revealed on the website).
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