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______is a missing link between reptiles and birds.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for a specific organism that acts as a "missing link" between reptiles and birds. This term refers to a transitional fossil or species that exhibits traits of both groups. 2. **Identifying the Organism**: The organism that is widely recognized as the missing link between reptiles and birds is **Archaeopteryx**. 3. **Historical Context**: Archaeopteryx was first described in 1861 and has been significant in the study of evolution. It possesses characteristics of both reptiles (like feathers and certain skeletal features) and birds (such as the ability to fly). ...
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