Why is archaeopteryx important in the theory of evolution and what evidence it can prove?

Answer 1

It was important because Darwin's theory of evolution predicted the existence of "transitional" fossils; evidence that animal groups (in archaeopteryx's case) such as birds and reptiles had common ancestors. Archaeopteryx had feathers, like modern birds, but also teeth and a bony tail - which no modern bird has.

It was also important because of the timing of its discovery; Darwin's On the Origin of Species was published in 1859, in 1861 the first complete specimen of archaeopteryx was discovered (a feather had been discovered earlier). It provided such timely and compelling supportive evidence that some people claimed it was a fake. Since then, 9 further specimens have been found - essentially ruling out that possibility.

Answer 2

Archaeopteryx was an important fossil find because it was one of the first dinosaurs discovered that showed that birds evolved from dinosaurs. It had dinosaurian traits, such as teeth, claws on the wings, and a long tail, but also bird like features, such as a beak, wings, and feathers.

Answer 3

Well first it is a dinosuar bird that has not been discoverd it is bilived to be a cross between a reptile and a bird experts bleive it was the first bird and is a link between a dino and todays modern birds

Answer 4

They believe it to be the closest common ancestor between dinosaurs and birds

Answer 5

This is a transitional form with the features of theropod dinosaurs and emerging bird features and having the ability to fly.