Question

What are “connecting links”? Give one example.

Answer 1

Connecting links:

1. An intermediate or transitional condition is a connecting link between two taxonomic classes of organisms.
2. A connecting link has characters that are common to both groups of organisms.

Example of connecting link:

Archaeopteryx is the link between Reptiles and Aves. The existence of teeth and a tail in Archaeopteryx indicates reptilian features, but the presence of wings, beaks, and jaws indicates avian features.