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Archaeopteryx is a missing link between_______


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Archaeopteryx:

  1. Archaeopteryx is known as the earliest and most primitive bird.
  2. Archaeopteryx is said to be considered a link between birds and reptiles, the first bird which changed from a land dweller to a bird.
  3. It was seen in the late Jurassic Period i.e. around 150–148 million years ago.
  4. It had jaws with sharp teeth, three fingers along with claws, a long bony tail, feathers, and several various skeletal features.
  5. It is referred to as a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds since it displayed a number of features that were common to both birds and dinosaurs.

Final Answer: Archaeopteryx is a missing link between reptiles and birds.


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