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What is the significance of Archaeopteryx in evolution?

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Archaeopteryx provides evidence of evolution of birds from reptiles and its study shows that:
(i) birds and reptiles had a common ancestor.
(ii) birds have evolved from reptiles.
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Knowledge Check

  • Archaeopteryx is

    A
    Ancient bird of Jurrasic period
    B
    Reptile of jurrasic period
    C
    Reptile of Triasic period
    D
    Reptile Triasic and Triasic period both
  • Archaeopteryx is

    A
    Extinct mammal
    B
    Extinct bird
    C
    Star fish
    D
    Marine fish
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