Archaeopteryx Lithographica (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of archaeopteryx lithographica in 1861 provided significant evidence for the theory of evolution through natural selection.
- Archaeopteryx lithographica is often referred to as the missing link between dinosaurs and birds due to its unique combination of reptilian and avian characteristics.
- Fossil records indicate that archaeopteryx lithographica lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago.
- The archaeopteryx lithographica had a unique skeletal system, featuring hollow bones and a long, feathered tail, which distinguished it from other birds of its time.
- Studies of archaeopteryx lithographica have greatly contributed to our understanding of the evolution of birds and their relationship to theropod dinosaurs.