Question

Archaeopteryx is considered to be a transitional form between dinosaurs and birds. Which of the following is a trait that is unique to both Archaeopteryx and modern birds? (1 point)
Responses

wings
wings

claws
claws

feathers
feathers

teeth

1 answer

The trait that is unique to both Archaeopteryx and modern birds is feathers. While both Archaeopteryx and several dinosaurs had claws, and teeth are characteristic of many reptiles, feathers are specifically associated with birds and their close relatives.