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It appears to be based upon {{wp|pterosaur}}s, prehistoric flying reptiles, particularly the {{wp|rhamphorhynchoidea}} branch, due to Aerodactyl's possession of teeth and a long tail. It also seems to possess some dragon-like characteristics, such as that of a {{wp|wyvern}}---a two legged variety of dragon---which would explain its being on Lance's team. | It appears to be based upon {{wp|pterosaur}}s, prehistoric flying reptiles, particularly the {{wp|rhamphorhynchoidea}} branch, due to Aerodactyl's possession of teeth and a long tail. It also seems to possess some dragon-like characteristics, such as that of a {{wp|wyvern}}---a two legged variety of dragon---which would explain its being on Lance's team. | ||
===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||
Aerodactyl's name may be a pun, combining ''aero'', {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for air, with the similar sounding ''{{wp|pterodactyl}}''. The "Aero" could also refer to the shape of the end of its tail (Which resembles the end of an arrow). Its Japanese name is simply a shortening of the word ''pterosaur''. | Aerodactyl's name may be a pun, combining ''aero'', {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for air, or '''aeroplane''', with the similar sounding ''{{wp|pterodactyl}}''. The "Aero" could also refer to the shape of the end of its tail (Which resembles the end of an arrow). Its Japanese name is simply a shortening of the word ''pterosaur''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||