note that peteinosaurs were distinct from dinosaurs. However, no mention of their relationship to birds or flying mammals is made. Although peteinosaurs were not the first flying reptile, which key to flight did they possess that is also the key to flight in both birds and mammals? Light weight skeletons Thin-skinned membranes for wings (3) Long tails to act as aerodynamic rudders Insect diets

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