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Archaeopteryx possessed both _ as well as _ characters:

Correct answer: B. Reptilian, Avain

  • A. Reptilian, amphibians
  • B. Reptilian, Avain
  • C. Fishes, Avain
  • D. Mammalian, Avain

Explanation

Archaeopteryx (pronounced ar-kee-OP-ter-iks) is a genus of avian dinosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. It is one of the most important fossils ever discovered, as it provides a direct link between dinosaurs and birds.

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