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| − | A transitional fossil is one that bridges the evolutionary gap between two organisms. | + | A [[transitional fossil]] is one that bridges the evolutionary gap between two organisms. A fossil which is transitional between species A and species B will typically have some features of both. For instance, ''Archaeopteryx'' has both reptilian teeth and avian feathers. |
| − | + | [[Creationist]]s like to claim that there is a lack of transitions in the [[gaps in the fossil record|fossil record]], and use this as a claim against evolution. | |
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| + | Creationists also tend to misundersand the nature of transitionals, and ask questions like "[[what good is half a wing?]]" | ||
Revision as of 15:29, 21 July 2007
A transitional fossil is one that bridges the evolutionary gap between two organisms. A fossil which is transitional between species A and species B will typically have some features of both. For instance, Archaeopteryx has both reptilian teeth and avian feathers.
Creationists like to claim that there is a lack of transitions in the fossil record, and use this as a claim against evolution.
Creationists also tend to misundersand the nature of transitionals, and ask questions like "what good is half a wing?"
