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Framed Print of Archaeopteryx, Primordial Bird
Archaeopteryx, sometimes referred to by its German name Urvogel (original bird or first bird), is a genus of early bird that is transitional between feathered dinosaurs and modern birds. It lived in the Late Jurassic period around 150 million years ago having characteristics of both birds and dinosaurs. It could grow to about 1 foot 8 inches in length. Despite its small size, broad wings, and inferred ability to fly or glide, Archaeopteryx has more in common with small Mesozoic dinosaurs than it does with modern birds. It had jaws with sharp teeth, three fingers with claws, a long bony tail, and hyper-extensible second toes (killing claw). Many scientists regard it as evidence that birds evolved from small carnivorous dinosaurs. It confirms Darwin's theories and has become a key piece of evidence for the origin of birds, the transitional fossils debate, and confirmation of evolution. Photograph originally captioned: Archaeopteryx, the primordial bird. Figure 1 (left) Slab discovered in 1861. Figure 2 (center) Slab found in 1877. Figure 3 (right) Ideal reconstruction, 1911. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47379402
20th Ancestor Aves Bird Birds Bone Bones Chordate Earliest Early Evolution Evolutionary Extinct Extinction Flightless Fossil Fossilized Fossils Jurassic Origin Original Period Periods Prehistoric Prehistory Primordial Reconstruction Skeleton Skeletons Specie Species Twentieth
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 11.7cm (9.6" x 4.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
