(Solved): Part II: Evidence of Evolution from a Transition Animal A transition animal provides a line of rela ...

Part II: Evidence of Evolution from a Transition Animal A transition animal provides a line of relatedness between two species (or groups of species). The punctuated equilibrium theory of evolution states that the change from one species to another occurs very quickly in geological terms. The change happens so quickly that the transition forms are usually not found in the fossil record. The transition forms may not have been fossilized or the fossil remains may not have been discovered. Therefore, transition fossils are rare. Transition forms are species that have characteristics of both their ancestors and their descendants and provide strong evidence of evolution. Anclocoptogx latbograplitir is a transition animal between ancestral reptiles and evolving birds. The fossils of Anberopteges are around 150 million years old. 1. Observe the picture of the fossil of Ambacoptenx litbogrupbica and an artist's interpretation of the animal. 2. Complete the table below by listing 2-3 characteristics of Archacopteryx that are ancestral (reptile-like) and $2?3$ characteristics that are bird-like. Characteristics of Anbureptonx