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science11 days ago•67 min saved

Archaeopteryx reveals hidden mouth features linked to the dawn of avian flight

A Field Museum study of Archaeopteryx fossils uncovers previously unseen skull features—an indicator bone for a highly mobile tongue, soft-tissue traces interpreted as oral papillae on the roof of the mouth, and jaw-tip openings suggesting an early bill-tip organ. These traits, common in living birds but absent in nonflying dinosaurs, may have helped feeding and food processing as flight evolved, implying they appeared around the origin of birds in the Late Jurassic. Archaeopteryx likely represents an early feathered flyer rather than a direct ancestor of modern birds.

via Live Science|

#archaeopteryx #bill-tip-organ #bird-evolution

science20 days ago•6 min saved

Archaeopteryx Skull Yields Earliest Oral Papillae, Shaping Flight Evolution

Scientists unveiled the oldest known oral papillae inside an Archaeopteryx skull, discovered in a 2022 Field Museum fossil using ultraviolet-light preparation. The finding suggests early bird-like dinosaurs already had a specialized mouth-based digestive system to support the high-energy demands of flight, offering new insight into avian evolution and feeding strategies.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeopteryx #evolution #fossil-preparation

science1 month ago•12 min saved

Jurassic fossils push back the dawn of bird flight

New Jurassic fossils, including Baminornis from China and a newly clarified Archaeopteryx specimen, indicate birds were experimenting with flight and diverging earlier than previously thought, with early pygostyles suggesting advanced wing control by the end of the Jurassic and a more global, diversified origin, though the record remains sparse.

via Nature|

#archaeopteryx #baminornis #bird-evolution

science9 months ago•6 min saved

Revolutionary Archaeopteryx Fossil Confirms Dinosaur-Bird Evolution

A newly discovered, well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil from Chicago provides new insights into the evolution of flight in dinosaurs, revealing soft tissues, feathers, and anatomical features that demonstrate its ability to fly, supporting the idea that flight evolved more than once in dinosaurs.

via SciTechDaily|

#archaeopteryx #bird-evolution #feathers

science9 months ago•5 min saved

Archaeopteryx fossil with soft tissue confirms Darwin's theory

The discovery and advanced study of a well-preserved, small Archaeopteryx fossil with soft tissues has provided new insights into bird evolution, particularly how flight may have originated in dinosaurs, confirming long-standing theories with unprecedented detail.

via Earth.com|

#archaeopteryx #bird-evolution #flight

science-and-nature1 year ago•4 min saved

"Dinosaur Era Birdwatching: A Quick Guide"

Birdwatching in the age of dinosaurs would have been an extraordinary experience, with ancient birds such as Archaeopteryx, Confuciusornis, Falcatakely, Hesperornis, Vegavis, and Asteriornis roaming the skies. These ancient birds, closely related to dinosaurs, varied in appearance and behavior, from the iconic dino-bird Archaeopteryx with its feathered wings to the aquatic Hesperornis resembling a six-foot-tall penguin. The survival and evolution of these humble birds, including ancestors of modern ducks and chickens, played a crucial role in their ability to endure the mass extinction event that wiped out non-bird dinosaurs.

via The Conversation Indonesia|

#ancient-birds #archaeopteryx #birdwatching