Which of the following is 'lizard bird'?

Archaeopteryx

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Struthio

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Aptenodytes

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Hesperornis

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Solution

The correct option is A Archaeopteryx
Archaeopteryx is a connecting link between reptiles and birds, as it possess characteristics of both birds and reptiles. Archaeopteryx possessed long tail, teeth in jaws, long neck with cervical vertebrae, all are reptilian characters. Like birds, it had wings and beak. It was warm blooded. Therefore it is known as 'lizard-bird'. Hence, option A is correct.

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