Archaeopteryx Papo 55034
Archaeopteryx Papo 55034
ca. L14 x B12 x H7 cm
Archaeopteryx is a genus of primitive birds that lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago. It is considered to be one of the earliest and most primitive birds that ever existed. Archaeopteryx is important because it represents a transitional form between feathered dinosaurs and modern birds, providing evidence for the evolution of birds from theropod dinosaurs.
Archaeopteryx had a mixture of bird-like and reptilian features. It had feathers like modern birds, but also had a long bony tail, teeth, and a body shape more similar to that of a small dinosaur. Its wings were similar in structure to those of modern birds, with feathers arranged in a similar manner, but its flight capabilities were likely more limited than those of modern birds.
The first Archaeopteryx fossil was discovered in 1861 in Germany, and since then, several other specimens have been found. There are currently 12 recognized specimens of Archaeopteryx, all from the Solnhofen limestone in Bavaria, Germany.
