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The genus belongs to the Meganeuridae, a family including other similarly giant dragonfly-like insects ranging from the Late Carboniferous to Middle Permian. With a wingspan about 65–75 cm (2.13–2.46 ft), [1] [2] [3] M. monyi is one of the largest-known flying insect species.
Entre sus especies se encuentra Meganeura monyi, un insecto emparentado con las libélulas actuales, que vivió en el período Carbonífero (hace 300 Ma). Con una envergadura de alas de más de 70 cm, constituye la especie más grande conocida de insectos que haya existido sobre la Tierra.
26 de dic. de 2021 · Su hábitat eran los bosques de carbón y son anteriores a los dinosaurios en casi 100 millones de años. Pero lo más sorprendente era su longitud: los vestigios revelan que alcanzó una envergadura de 75 cm, lo que lo convierte en el insecto más ancho que haya existido en nuestro planeta.
14 de ago. de 2018 · 14 Citations. 88 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. The largest insects to have ever lived were the giant meganeurids of the Late Palaeozoic, ancient stem relatives of our modern dragonflies.
10 de mar. de 2020 · Meganeura was the largest known insect of all time, with wingspans up to 70 cm. Learn about its fossils, diet, and possible explanations for its gigantism.
24 de sept. de 2023 · Meganeura was one of the world's largest known insects, with a wingspan of 65-70 centimeters and a weight of 3.5-5.3 ounces. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and extinction in this comprehensive guide.
Meganeura was one of the largest insects to ever exist, with a wingspan that could reach up to 75 centimeters [1]. This is roughly the size of a large seagull or small hawk! What factors contributed to the enormous size of prehistoric insects like Meganeura?
