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Question
Name a fossil which represents a missing link between birds and reptiles. Give two avian characters of this fossil.
Very Short Answer
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Solution
The fossil which represents a missing link between birds and reptiles is Archaeopteryx lithographica.
Two avian characters of Archaeopteryx are:
- Presence of feathers on the body.
- Forelimbs modified into wings and four toes in foot adapted for perching.
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