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Which species or group of species first appeared during the Jurrassic period?
Archaeopteryx, a birdlike animal that had feathers
Suppose scientists find a fossil like archaeopteryx but it does not have teeth or a tail Would this support the hypothesis that archaeopteryx related to birds that are alive now Explain?
Well, first of all, if the animal did not have a tail or teeth it would not be like archaeopteryx. The description must be more specific. The fact that archaeopteryx was so birdlike itself supports the hypothesis that archaeopteryx was related to, if not the ancestor of birds today.
Was archaeopteryx a dinosaur?
Yes. Archeopteryx was a very birdlike dinosaur. It is formally classified as a bird (no contradiction here as birds are now considered dinosaurs), but its status as a bird has been debated in recent years.
Which features of the archaeopteryx could be described as reptilian?
Archaeopteryx had claws on its wings, a long tail, and a toothed beak. These are all considered reptilian traits.
Did archaeopteryx have long bony tails?
Archaeopteryx had three features that modern birds do not have. One of these is a long, bony tail. They also had a toothed beak and three clawed fingers on each wing.
Why is it hard to classify archaeopteryx?
Because it has evolutionary features of both non-avian reptiles and birds.
Why were archaeopteryx important?
The discovery of Archaeopteryx was important because it was the first evidence found that showed that birds evolved from dinosaurs. The evidence was that it had many dinosaurian features (such as a long tail, teeth, and claws on its wings), but it also had bird-like features (such as modern flight feathers).
What traits are shared by the archaeopteryx and moderrn birds?
Archaeopteryx had three main features that modern birds do not. First, they had a toothed beak. Second, they had three fingers on the front fringe of the wing. Third, they had a long bony tail.
What is the meaning of the name Gannet?
it means person with birdlike faetures it means person with birdlike faetures
What word starts with an a and means having a birdlike quality?
Alar and avian are birdlike qualities. They begin with the letter a.
Is a archaeopteryx a invertebrate?
Archaeopteryx was a vertebrae. It had a backbone
What class are the archaeopteryx in?
the archaeopteryx is in the aves class
