Microraptor

From RationalWiki
Revision as of 14:12, 22 January 2022 by Lurkjay (talk | contribs) (typo)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Artist's impression.

Microraptor is a transitional form. It represents, along with other dromaeosaurids (a.k.a. "raptors"), a branch of evolution path from dinosaurs to birds. The 24 centimeter creature had feathers and was able to glide between trees, yet it also has a tail that is "clearly dinosaurian".[1] Bizarrely, Microraptor has four wings, i.e. feathered legs, as opposed to birds' two.

The latest discovered genus related to Microraptor, Changyuraptor[2], has a feathered tail 30 cm long, consistent with gliding flight.

See also[edit]

References[edit]