What Characteristics of Archaeopteryx Tell Us That It Is a Link

question 43

Multiple Choice

What characteristics of Archaeopteryx tell us that it is a link to reptiles and birds?

• A) feathers
• B) tail with vertebrae
• C) teeth
• D) teeth and a tail with vertebrae
• E) feathers and teeth Archaeopteryx possessed feathers considered bird characteristics) and teeth which are not present in today's birds but are typical of reptiles). A tail with vertebrae is also a reptilian characteristic.

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