Question

Short/Long answer type questions
Archaeopteryx is a connecting link between reptiles and birds. Justify the statement by giving two characteristics of each group.

Answer 1

Archaeopteryx is believed to be a connecting link between reptiles and birds.

It showed the following characteristics of birds:-

1. Archaeopteryx had well-developed wings, and the structure and arrangement of its wing feathers—similar to that of most living birds—indicate that it could fly.
   
2. Presence of a wishbone seen in birds.

Following characteristics were similar to reptiles:-

1. Presence of full set of teeth
2. flat sternum ("breastbone"), a long, bony tail, gastralia ("belly ribs").