Which one of the following features of Archaeopteryx clearly demonstrates that it was on the evolutionary line leading from dinosaurs to birds?
A)egg-laying ability
B)teeth
C)feathers
D)bony tail
E)claws on forelimbs

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Feathers are a unique feature of birds and Archaeopteryx is considered a transitional fossil because it has both reptilian features (such as teeth and a bony tail) and avian features (such as feathers).

Which One of the Following Features of Archaeopteryx Clearly Demonstrates