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New Species of Pterosaur Discovered in Scotland Persisted 25 Million Years More Than Previously Thought

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The Isle of Skye was a hotspot for pterosaurs during the Jurassic era.

A new species of this flying reptile has been described as Ceoptera evansae.

The species name is in honor of Professor Susan E. Evans , for her years of anatomical and palaeontological research.

It is the second different species to be found on the famous island.