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Discuss the Evolution of Birds as It Is Currently Understood

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Discuss the evolution of birds as it is currently understood.Why would some theropod dinosaurs have feathers? Did feathers evolve just once? Did feathers evolve specifically for flight? Is Archeopteryx really a bird?


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K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft, silvery-white metallic element, essential in the human diet and various industrial applications.

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte involved in nerve function and fluid balance.

[Cl-]

The chloride ion, a chlorine atom that has gained one electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration, commonly found in salt compounds.

HAc

A common abbreviation for acetic acid, a weak organic acid with the formula CH3COOH, known for its sour taste and pungent smell.

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