The Discovery of the Fossilized Remains of Archaeopteryx in 1860

question 6

Multiple Choice

The discovery of the fossilized remains of Archaeopteryx in 1860 led to the beginning of the hypothesis of birds being closely related to

• A) butterflies.
• B) salamanders.
• C) dinosaurs.
• D) bats.
• E) bees.

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Definitions:

Angiosperms

Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit, representing the most diverse group of plants on Earth.

Gymnosperms

are a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes, characterized by not having flowers or fruit.

Wind Pollination

A method of pollination where pollen is distributed by the wind to fertilize plants.

Fertilization

Fertilization is the process by which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote and the initiation of pregnancy in sexually reproducing organisms.