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Archaeopteryx is a Jurassic fossil bird that shares both bird and reptile features; it is widely accepted as the earliest and most primitive known bird. Fossils show the presence of wings and feathers, as in birds, but also teeth (which modern birds do not have), claws on the wings, and a long, lizard-like tail, with tail vertebrate, such as with reptiles (March 2001). The description of the first intact specimen in 1861 (two years after Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species), set off a firestorm of debate about evolution and the role of transitional fossils that endures to this day.
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What was an archaeopteryx important for in skellig?
It is not important in Skellig. There is no Archaeopteryx in Skellig. yes there is
What was archaeoptryx-why was it important?
the archaeopteryx is the earliest and most primitive bird know.
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
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.
How would you use archaeopteryx in a sentence?
An archaeopteryx is an early form of the bird. The scientists discovered an archaeopteryx fossil.
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 does the name Archaeopteryx mean?
Archaeopteryx is Greek for "ancient wing".
Is the archaeopteryx endangered?
Archaeopteryx is not endangered because it is already extinct.
When was Archaeopteryx lithographica created?
Archaeopteryx lithographica was created in 1861.
Is a archaeopteryx a carnivore or herbivore?
The archaeopteryx was a carnivore. (They ate meat)
How did the archaeopteryx reproduce?
Archaeopteryx reproduced by laying eggs, shown by fossils.
