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''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'' 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.  
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There are two criticisms of the ''Archaeopteryx''.  The preeminent British physicist, Sir [[Fred Hoyle]], determined it to be fraudulent. Another criticism is even if ''Archaeopteryx'' existed, it was a true bird and not a transitional form suggesting evolution.
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There are two criticisms of the ''Archaeopteryx''.  The preeminent British physicist, Sir [[Fred Hoyle]], claimed it to be fraudulent. Another criticism is even if ''Archaeopteryx'' existed, it was a true bird and not a transitional form suggesting evolution.
    
== Specimens ==
 
== Specimens ==
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