Re: Most popular/common dinosaur misconceptions

[jrc <jrccea@bellsouth.net>]

I have a friend who insists that pterosaurs were birds.
JimC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jamie Stearns" <stearns5@cox.net>
To: <dinosaur@usc.edu>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:44 PM
Subject: Most popular/common dinosaur misconceptions


> 1. Considering pterosaurs to be dinosaurs
> I often hear people saying things like "My favorite dinosaur is the 
> pterodactyl," and when I attempt to point out that the creature mentioned 
> is not actually a dinosaur, they often act surprised at this.