The evolution of birds has long been a difficult issue for biologists until the discovery of the Archaeopteryx fossil in 1861. This ancient bird exhibited teeth, a long tail containing 20 vertebrae and wings with movable finger and claws. In the light of mentioned facts who were the ancestors of the birds?

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<p>The evolution of birds has long been a difficult issue for biologists until the discovery of the Archaeopteryx fossil in 1861. This ancient bird exhibited teeth, a long tail containing 20 vertebrae and wings with movable finger and claws. In the light of mentioned facts who were the ancestors of the birds?</p>

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Question 57 of 200

Multiple Choice

Insects

3.70%

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Pisces

5.67%

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Amphibians

10.73%

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Reptiles

79.91%

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With the exception of feathers, archaeopteryx showed resemblance to the dinosaurs (giant reptiles of past). Hence, option D is correct.

Explanation

With the exception of feathers, archaeopteryx showed resemblance to the dinosaurs (giant reptiles of past). Hence, option D is correct.