crassus = thick rostris = beak ----- Original Message ----- From: Daniel Bensen <dbensen@gotnet.net> To: <dinosaur@usc.edu> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 6:07 PM Subject: Scaphognathus crassirostris > Quick question for you Latin-types > > What does the "crassirostris" in "Scaphognathus crassirostris" mean? > > Thanks > Dan >