Dinosaur Evolution and Bird Origin Flashcards
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Q: What evidence supports the dinosaurian origin of birds?
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A: Transitional fossils like Archaeopteryx with both bird-like (feathers, wing structure) and dinosaur-like (teeth, clawed fingers) traits.
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Q: What was the first non-avian dinosaur discovered with feathers?
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A: Sinosauropteryx.
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Q: What does the discovery of feathers on dinosaurs like Yutyrannus suggest?
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A: Feathers were not limited to small dinosaurs and were used for insulation, not just flight.
