archaeopteryx

[US]/ˌɑːrkiˈɒptɪriks/
[UK]/ˌɑːrkēˈɒp.tər.iks/
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Translation

n.A type of extinct bird-like reptile from the Late Jurassic period.; An early ancestor of birds, known for its feathered wings and reptilian features.
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archaeopteryx fossil

study of archaeopteryx

archaeopteryx wings

debate surrounding archaeopteryx

archaeopteryx fossil discovery

archaeopteryx and evolution

the archaeopteryx debate

early bird archaeopteryx

archaeopteryx lineage

archaeopteryx skeleton

Example Sentences

archaeopteryx is often considered the first bird.

the discovery of archaeopteryx changed our understanding of evolution.

fossils of archaeopteryx have been found in germany.

many scientists study archaeopteryx to learn about the transition from dinosaurs to birds.

archaeopteryx had feathers, which is a key feature of modern birds.

some researchers debate whether archaeopteryx was a true bird.

the anatomy of archaeopteryx shows a mix of reptilian and avian characteristics.

archaeopteryx lived during the late jurassic period.

many paleontologists consider archaeopteryx a key species in avian evolution.

archaeopteryx is often depicted in museums as a link between birds and dinosaurs.

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