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Archeopteryx lithographica was the earliest known bird that lived in what is now Germany nearly 160 million years ago. Since fossils of it have only been found in the Solnhofen limestones of Germany, dating from about the same age, it is hard to say exactly how long the species itself lasted: we cannot claim to know how long Archeopteryx existed before those fossils, likewise after; hence, the reasons for its extinction are unknown. However, it probably was the same reason that many other species go extinct: simple outcompetition over time.
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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
How would you use archaeopteryx in a sentence?
An archaeopteryx is an early form of the bird. The scientists discovered an archaeopteryx fossil.
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)
What was an archaeopteryx important for in skellig?
It is not important in Skellig. There is no Archaeopteryx in Skellig. yes there is
How did the archaeopteryx reproduce?
Archaeopteryx reproduced by laying eggs, shown by fossils.
Where archaeopteryx was found?
All known fossils of Archaeopteryx have been found in Germany.
When was a archaeopteryx extinct?
The archaeopteryx became exctint around 150 million years ago.
What were the enemies of the Archaeopteryx?
archaeopteryx competitors where compsognathus
