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'''''Archaeopteryx''''' is known from 10 specimens, including several complete, articulated specimens. It is often presented as evidence of evolution because the bones have some characteristics reminiscent of [[reptile | reptiles]] including teeth and incomplete evolution of the wing structure, making it appear to be a transitional form between reptiles and birds.  

'''''Archaeopteryx''''' is known from 10 specimens, including several complete, articulated specimens. It is often presented as evidence of evolution because the bones have some characteristics reminiscent of [[reptile | reptiles]] including teeth and incomplete evolution of the wing structure, making it appear to be a transitional form between reptiles and birds.  

The criticism of the ''Archaeopteryx'' as a transitional form, has been strengthened by the work of Creationist anatomist Dr. David Menton[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/bios/d_menton.asp] suggesting that ''Archaeopteryx'' was a true bird with flight feathers, not a transitional form at all.

The criticism of the ''Archaeopteryx'' as a transitional form has been strengthened by the work of Creationist anatomist Dr. David Menton[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/bios/d_menton.asp] suggesting that ''Archaeopteryx'' was a true bird with flight feathers, not a transitional form at all.

In 1993, an article was published in ''Science'' magazine arguing that the ''Archaeopteryx'' had fully formed flying feathers (including asymmetric vanes and ventral, reinforcing furrows as in modern flying birds), the classical elliptical wings of modem woodland birds, and a large wishbone for attachment of muscles responsible for the downstroke of the wings<ref>A. Feduccia, "Evidence from Claw Geometry Indicating Arboreal Habits of Archaeopteryx," Science, 259(5096):790-793, February 5, 1993.</ref>

In 1993, an article was published in ''Science'' magazine arguing that the ''Archaeopteryx'' had fully formed flying feathers (including asymmetric vanes and ventral, reinforcing furrows as in modern flying birds), the classical elliptical wings of modem woodland birds, and a large wishbone for attachment of muscles responsible for the downstroke of the wings<ref>A. Feduccia, "Evidence from Claw Geometry Indicating Arboreal Habits of Archaeopteryx," Science, 259(5096):790-793, February 5, 1993.</ref>