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'''''Archaeopteryx''''' is an extinct [[bird]] known from a small number of [[fossil]]. ''Archaeopteryx'' is sometimes presented as evidence of evolution because the bones have some characteristics reminiscent of [[reptile]]s, making it appear to be a so-called "[[transitional form]]" between reptiles and birds.  

'''''Archaeopteryx''''', an extinct [[bird]] known from a small number of [[fossil]], is considered by biologists to be the first species of [[bird]] to appear on Earth.<ref>"Archaeopteryx is the oldest bird in the fossil record." - John Wells [http://www.discovery.org/a/1106] </ref>

 

''Archaeopteryx'' is sometimes presented as evidence of evolution because the bones have some characteristics reminiscent of [[reptile]]s, making it appear to be a so-called "[[transitional form]]" between reptiles and birds.  

There are two criticisms of the ''Archaeopteryx''.  One criticism is that the fossil fragments are fraudulent. Another criticism is that even if ''Archaeopteryx'' existed, it was a true bird and not a transitional form suggesting evolution.

There are two criticisms of the ''Archaeopteryx''.  One criticism is that the fossil fragments are fraudulent. Another criticism is that even if ''Archaeopteryx'' existed, it was a true bird and not a transitional form suggesting evolution.