They were probably adapted for long-distance oceanic soaring; their fossils have mainly been found in marine settings.
Martyl joined the as a nurse during the First World War, and served at the in 1916, where she was known as la fée de Verdun the Fairy of Verdun , and at the in 1917.
She sang in the premieres of several operas, including 's La Catalane 1907 , 's La Sorcière 1912 , and 's 1922.