Question

Based on the context of the passage, which word means developed?

In the 1860s, a fossil of an avian or flying dinosaur known as Archaeopteryx was found. Scientists identified the fossil as a combination of bird and reptile. This discovery led to the theory that birds evolved from carnivorous avian dinosaurs. Archaeopteryx lived in the southern region of Germany during the Late Jurassic period when Germany had a tropical climate.

Answer 1

evolved

Step-by-step explanation:

The word develop means growing or advancing into another stage. In the passage, it is only the word "evolved" which means developed. It means that overtime, the birds gradually changed from carnivorous avian dinosaurs to their current form now due to adaptation. This is a gradual advancement in their form, which means they've truly developed in the years.