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Meganeura

Erinnya litegeeza: “large vein or nerve”1

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Meganeura was a giant dragonfly-like insect that lived about 300 million years ago. It had a wingspan as wide as a small bird and was one of the biggest flying insects ever. It hunted other insects in open forests and near lakes.1 2

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emyaka obukadde 304 okutuuka ku 299 emabega3

Paleozoyiki, nga dayinoso tezinnabaawo

Ebisigalira byazuulibwa mu

Commentry, France1 3

Obuwanvu

0.6 okutuuka ku 0.75 m (2 okutuuka ku 2.5 ft)1

Obugazi bw'ebiwaawaatiro

0.65 okutuuka ku 0.75 m (2.1 okutuuka ku 2.5 ft)1

Obuzito

0.0178 kg okutuuka ku 0.15 kg (0 okutuuka ku 0 lb)1

Sipiidi esinga

nga 40 km/h (25 mph)

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Meganeura's wingspan was about 65 to 75 centimetres (2.1 to 2.5 feet), bigger than any dragonfly alive today.1

Its huge compound eyes met along the top of its head, giving it excellent vision to spot prey against the sky.1 2

Meganeura was a 'hawker' that patrolled open areas and above the treetops, not a fast zigzag flyer through dense forests.2

Its legs had large spines that formed a 'flying trap' to grab insects in mid-air.1

Scientists think Meganeura spent a lot of time perching because its large body made breathing difficult during flight.1

The first Meganeura fossil was found in a coal mine in Commentry, France, in 1880.1

Only one species of Meganeura is considered valid today: Meganeura monyi.1

Ekifaananyi kya Meganeura ekyakolebwa AI, nga kiraga engeri gye yayinza okuba ng'afaanana, ekyakolebwa kompyuta okusinziira ku ebyo bannassaayansi bye bamanyi. Kuteebereza: ekisolo ekyennyini kiyinza okuba nga kyali kifaanana bulala, era tewali amanyi langi zaakyo ez'amazima.

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Ebibuuzo ebisinga okubuuzibwa ku Meganeura

?How big was Meganeura?

Meganeura had a wingspan of about 65 to 75 centimetres (2.1 to 2.5 feet) and a body length up to 43 centimetres (1.4 feet). It was one of the largest flying insects ever.1 4

?Could Meganeura fly fast?

No, it could not make sudden direction changes like modern dragonflies. It was a 'hawker' that patrolled open areas and above treetops, flying steadily rather than zigzagging.1 2

?What did Meganeura eat?

Meganeura was a predator that ate other insects. It used large spines on its legs to trap prey in mid-air, like a flying trap.1 4

?Is Meganeura a dinosaur?

No, Meganeura is not a dinosaur. It was a giant dragonfly-like insect that lived about 300 million years ago, long before dinosaurs evolved.1

?When did Meganeura live?

Meganeura lived during the Late Carboniferous period, about 300 million years ago.1

?Why was Meganeura so big?

Scientists think the high oxygen levels in the Carboniferous air may have helped it grow so large, but they are not sure. Another idea is that there were no big flying predators back then.1

?Did Meganeura have good eyesight?

Yes, it had huge compound eyes that met along the top of its head, giving it excellent vision to spot prey against the sky.1 2

?Where was Meganeura found?

The first Meganeura fossil was found in a coal mine in Commentry, France, in 1880.1

?How much did Meganeura weigh?

Estimates vary a lot, from about 18 grams (0.04 pounds) up to 100 to 150 grams (0.22 to 0.33 pounds). Scientists are not sure of the exact weight.1

?Could Meganeura swim?

No, Meganeura was a flying insect that lived near water but did not swim. It probably perched on plants and patrolled open areas for prey.1 2

Omumenyi w'enfumo

Enfumo: Meganeura could fly as fast and agile as modern dragonflies.

Amazima: Meganeura could not make sharp turns like modern dragonflies because its wings lacked certain joints. It was a slower, gliding hunter.1 2

Eri abakugu mu dayinoso

Erinnya lya ssaayansi: Meganeura
Yatuumibwa: Brongniart 18855
Ekibinja: Ebisolo bya ttutumu eby'edda
Ekika / ekibinja: Meganeuridae5
Engabanya: Insecta > Meganisoptera > Meganeuridae5
Emyaka gy'enjazi: emyaka obukadde 304 okutuuka ku 299 (Gzhelian)5
Ensengeka z'enjazi: Commentry Shales5
Ensi: Bufalansa5
Ebisigalira ebyazuulibwa: 7 mu The Paleobiology Database5
Okuzuulibwa: French paleontologist Charles Brongniart named Meganeura in 1885 after studying fossils from Commentry, France. The first fossil was found in 1880.1 3
Kikyakubaganyizibwako ebirowoozo: Scientists are still unsure exactly how heavy Meganeura was, with estimates ranging from 18 grams to 150 grams.1

Ebituufu gye biva

Meganeura (en.wikipedia.org)
Palaeozoic giant dragonflies were hawker predators | Scientific Reports (nature.com)
PBDB Taxon (paleobiodb.org)
Griffinflies: The earliest flying insects (nhm.ac.uk)
Meganeura in The Paleobiology Database (CC BY 4.0): emyaka, ebifo, ensengeka z'enjazi, engabanya.

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