Question

Based on the structure of the organisms, what can be concluded about the wings of Archaeopteryx and birds compared to dinosaurs?

A) Archaeopteryx and birds have wings, while dinosaurs have limbs
B) Archaeopteryx and birds have limbs, while dinosaurs have wings
C) Archaeopteryx and dinosaurs have wings, while birds have limbs
D) Archaeopteryx and dinosaurs have limbs, while birds have wings

Answer 1

Archaeopteryx and dinosaurs have limbs, while birds have wings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D) Archaeopteryx and dinosaurs have limbs, while birds have wings. Archaeopteryx is considered an intermediate form between dinosaurs and birds. It had characteristics of both, such as a long bony tail and teeth like a dinosaur, but also feathers modified for flight like a bird. Birds, on the other hand, have evolved to have wings for flight, while dinosaurs and Archaeopteryx had limbs.