Pterodactylus

P. antiquus (Holotype)

Classification

The genus was originally named Ptero-dactyle by Georges Cuvier in 1809. In 1812, Soemmering named a specimen of the same species Ornithocephalus antiquus. As the senior name, Cuvier's name had precedence, so the holotype specimen became known as Ptero-dactyle antiquus, which was Latinized to the current name in 1815.

Related Topics:
Genus - Georges Cuvier - 1809 - Holotype

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