
Q Which of the following was the function of the long crest on Pteranodon’s head?

- A Weapon
- B Oxygen tank
- C Steering or braking
C Steering or braking
The long, slender projection on Pteranodon’s head is thought to have functioned as a rudder or a brake.
It may have glided while steering with its crest, scooping fish from the surface of the water.














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