archaeopteryx

Meanings

• noun

  An extinct prehistoric creature, the earliest known bird, dating back to the Late Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. It had wings but also had a tail and teeth.

  - "The Archaeopteryx was the first bird on Earth."
  - "Fossils of the Archaeopteryx have been found in Germany."

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Variants

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archaeopteryx , archaeopteryxes

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Etymology

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From Greek archaeo- (ancient) and pteron (wing).

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Trivia

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1. The Archaeopteryx is the most famous fossil found in the Solnhofen Limestone formation in Germany.

2. Despite its bird-like appearance, the Archaeopteryx was not a direct ancestor of modern birds.

3. The Archaeopteryx is estimated to have had a wingspan of about 48 centimeters (19 inches).

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1. bird evolution: The Archaeopteryx is a key fossil in the study of bird evolution, demonstrating the transitional features between reptiles and birds.

2. paleontology: The Archaeopteryx is an important fossil discovery in the field of paleontology.

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The Archaeopteryx is a significant fossil discovery in the study of the evolution of birds. It is often depicted in paleontology textbooks and museums as an icon of the transition between reptiles and birds.

How to Memorize "archaeopteryx"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, feathered dinosaur with wings and teeth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Archaeopteryx with the beginning of bird evolution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the Archaeopteryx was an ancient winged creature.

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