Why are archaeopetryx fossils important (1 Viewer)

[highshill]

Hi,
As the title suggest can anyone explain why archaeopteryx fossil are important in shaping our understanding of the origin of life and the processes in the evolution of living things
thanks

 

[BLIT2014]

It's because it is a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and modern birds. It has avian features such a wishbone and reptilian features.

 

[pikachu975]

It's because it is a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and modern birds. It has avian features such a wishbone and reptilian features.

Expanding on this the reptilian features are claws, teeth, long tail. The bird features are wishbone and feathers.

 

[highshill]

Thanks for reply so fast, I will add your information in my notes

 

[pikachu975]

Thanks for reply so fast, I will add your information in my notes

The archaeopteryx is part of the HSC course too for transitional fossils showcasing evolution, so it's good that you know it now.

 

[highshill]

The archaeopteryx is part of the HSC course too for transitional fossils showcasing evolution, so it's good that you know it now.

Thanks for the advice

 

[eko367]

I think it also shows there being a common ancestor between reptiles and birds, which provides evidence for evolution from a single original organism.