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Archaeopteryx is what we may call a missing link. It has dinosaur and bird characteristics and because of this scientists are not sure where to place it. However, they prefer to think of it as the first bird. The name means "ancient wing."

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Why is it hard to classify archaeopteryx?

Because it has evolutionary features of both non-avian reptiles and birds.


Why is an archaeopteryx hard to classify?

Archaeopteryx is considered difficult to classify because it possesses characteristics of both dinosaurs and birds. Its fossils show features like wings and feathers, common in birds, but also traits like teeth and a long bony tail seen in dinosaurs. This mixture of attributes makes its classification a topic of debate among scientists.


How does a archaeopteryx move?

It flies. But it is hard for it to fly. To fly, it still needs to climb a tree and then jump.


What class are the archaeopteryx in?

the archaeopteryx is in the aves class


Is a archaeopteryx a invertebrate?

Archaeopteryx was a vertebrae. It had a backbone


How would you use archaeopteryx in a sentence?

An archaeopteryx is an early form of the bird. The scientists discovered an archaeopteryx fossil.


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We will classify this new species as a mammal.How do you classify this, Mister Burns?


What does the name Archaeopteryx mean?

Archaeopteryx is Greek for "ancient wing".


When was Archaeopteryx lithographica created?

Archaeopteryx lithographica was created in 1861.


Is the archaeopteryx endangered?

Archaeopteryx is not endangered because it is already extinct.


What was an archaeopteryx important for in skellig?

It is not important in Skellig. There is no Archaeopteryx in Skellig. yes there is


Why would it have been difficult for Von Linnea to classify Euglena?

because eugleana is hard to classify