Cite the evidence on the basis of which it is concluded that birds hav

1.	Cite the evidence on the basis of which it is concluded that birds have evolved from reptiles.
Answer» (i) Fossils showing imprints of feathers along with the bones in dinosaurs/reptiles found. (ii) They could not fly and presumably use the feathers for insulation. (iii) Later they developed/evolved and adapted feathers for flight. (iv) Thus, they give evidence that birds have evolved from reptiles.

Cite the evidence on the basis of which it is concluded that birds have evolved from reptiles.

Answer»

(i) Fossils showing imprints of feathers along with the bones in dinosaurs/reptiles found.

(ii) They could not fly and presumably use the feathers for insulation.

(iii) Later they developed/evolved and adapted feathers for flight.

(iv) Thus, they give evidence that birds have evolved from reptiles.