Archeopteryx (A. lithographica 'Ancient wing') is an extinct species of primitive bird that lived during the Kimmeridgian period of the Late Jurassic, approximately 150 million years ago, in what is now Germany. It is considered a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and modern birds, and is known for both its reptilian and avian characteristics.
Archeopteryx had feathers and wings, but also had reptilian features such as teeth, claws on its wings, and a long, bony tail. It is believed that it was a bipedal animal, that is, it walked on two legs. Its size was similar to that of a modern crow, with a length of around 50 centimeters.
The habitat of Archeopteryx was a forested and humid environment, with dense vegetation composed of ferns, conifers and cycads. It is believed to have been an active animal during the day, and fed mainly on insects and small animals, such as lizards and rodents.
Archeopteryx is one of the most important fossils in evolutionary history, providing direct evidence of the evolutionary transition from dinosaurs to birds. Its discovery in 1861 revolutionized our understanding of bird evolution and has been the subject of study and fascination by scientists and paleontology enthusiasts for more than a century.
The Model Pose represents a specimen of Archeopteryx collecting material to make its nest.
Approximate measurements of Archeopteryx:
Archeopteryx had feathers and wings, but also had reptilian features such as teeth, claws on its wings, and a long, bony tail. It is believed that it was a bipedal animal, that is, it walked on two legs. Its size was similar to that of a modern crow, with a length of around 50 centimeters.
The habitat of Archeopteryx was a forested and humid environment, with dense vegetation composed of ferns, conifers and cycads. It is believed to have been an active animal during the day, and fed mainly on insects and small animals, such as lizards and rodents.
Archeopteryx is one of the most important fossils in evolutionary history, providing direct evidence of the evolutionary transition from dinosaurs to birds. Its discovery in 1861 revolutionized our understanding of bird evolution and has been the subject of study and fascination by scientists and paleontology enthusiasts for more than a century.
The Model Pose represents a specimen of Archeopteryx collecting material to make its nest.
Approximate measurements of Archeopteryx:
- 1:6 Scale - Complete
- Length 78mm
- Height 62mm
- Snout-tail length 84 mm
- 1:4 Scale - Complete
- Length 117mm
- Height 93mm
- Snout-tail length 126 mm
