The Evolution of Flight in Birds Review Activity #1: Interpreting the Evidence
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The fossil itself is direct evidence that Archaeopteryx existed. But look closely; there is more information to be gained from the evidence. Look at the features shown in this fossil. What do you think some of this information may be?
The fossil itself is direct evidence that Archaeopteryx existed. But look closely; there is more information to be gained from the evidence. Look at the features shown in this fossil. What do you think some of this information may be?
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We can make inferences about how Archaeopteryx behaved, based upon these features. What inference, or hypothesis, can you make about its behavior based upon the evidence? (HINT: its claws, teeth, wings and feathers?)
We can make inferences about how Archaeopteryx behaved, based upon these features. What inference, or hypothesis, can you make about its behavior based upon the evidence? (HINT: its claws, teeth, wings and feathers?)
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Paleontologists often make comparisons with living animals to learn more about extinct animals. Using living animals, give an example that might support your hypothesis.
Paleontologists often make comparisons with living animals to learn more about extinct animals. Using living animals, give an example that might support your hypothesis.