Which of the following was considered as a missing link between reptiles and birds?
Correct answer: D. Archaeopteryx
- A. Pteranodon
- B. Avimimus
- C. Caudipteryx
- D. Archaeopteryx
Explanation
Archaeopteryx had both reptilian (teeth, claws, tail) and avian (feathers, wings) features, making it a transitional fossil between reptiles and birds.
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