Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Prøv nu
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036
Cover for The Archaeopteryx: The History and Mystery Surrounding the Flying Dinosaur Genus

The Archaeopteryx: The History and Mystery Surrounding the Flying Dinosaur Genus

1 Bedømmelse

2

Varighed
1T 53M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Ungdomsbøger

The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, certain kinds of dinosaurs remain instantly recognizable.

The movie also popularized pterodactyls, and the concept of flying dinosaurs fascinates people. There is no doubt that Archaeopteryx, which lived over 150 million years ago, was one of the earliest birds or avialans (bird-like creatures), and when the first fossil of it was discovered, it was hailed as a potential missing link between dinosaurs and birds. The name Archaeopteryx comes from Greek, the word for “ancient” and the term for “wing” or “feather.” The creature is occasionally referenced by the German, “Urvogel,” which literally means “primeval bird.” From the known species of Archaeopteryx, the creature grew no longer than half a meter (20 inches), including its long, bony tail. Despite its bird-like appearance, scientists point out that the genus has far more in common with the dinosaurs of its day than with the thousands of bird species of our modern age.

Over time, however, others would argue it was actually the missing link between birds and other reptiles. Meanwhile, the debate over whether it was the first avialan came and went, as it was discovered to not be the first.

© 2023 Charles River Editors (Lydbog): 9798868616761

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 16. september 2023

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The Artaxiad Dynasty: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Armenian Kingdom that Fought the Romans
    The Artaxiad Dynasty: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Armenian Kingdom that Fought the Romans Charles River Editors
  2. Where Is Atlantis?
    Where Is Atlantis? Raphael Terra
  3. Ancient African Civilizations: African history with the Mali Empire, kingdom of Axum, Kush and other ancient African civilizations
    Ancient African Civilizations: African history with the Mali Empire, kingdom of Axum, Kush and other ancient African civilizations Days of History
  4. The Enemies of the Ancient Israelites: The History of the Canaanites, Philistines, Babylonians, and Assyrians
    The Enemies of the Ancient Israelites: The History of the Canaanites, Philistines, Babylonians, and Assyrians Charles River Editors
  5. Secrets of Mesoamerica: What Did the Aztec, Maya, and Olmec Really Know?
    Secrets of Mesoamerica: What Did the Aztec, Maya, and Olmec Really Know? Alda Dagny
  6. Right This Way: A History of the Audience
    Right This Way: A History of the Audience Robert Viagas
  7. History of Japan: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
    History of Japan: From Ancient Times to the Present Day Days of History
  8. History of the United States of America, Volume III: From the Discovery of the Continent
    History of the United States of America, Volume III: From the Discovery of the Continent George Bancroft
  9. The Mayan Empire: A captivating overview of the Maya society, religion, pyramids, ball courts, and their demise.
    The Mayan Empire: A captivating overview of the Maya society, religion, pyramids, ball courts, and their demise. Days of History
  10. Da Vinci Code Revealed
    Da Vinci Code Revealed Raphael Terra
  11. First Nation: History and Facts about Eskimo, Sioux, and Pawnee Tribes
    First Nation: History and Facts about Eskimo, Sioux, and Pawnee Tribes Kelly Mass
  12. The Siamese: History of the Nation of Thailand
    The Siamese: History of the Nation of Thailand Kelly Mass
  13. At the Mercy of the Sea: The True Story of Three Sailors in a Caribbean Hurricane
    At the Mercy of the Sea: The True Story of Three Sailors in a Caribbean Hurricane John Kretschmer
  14. Mozart in Italy: Coming of Age in the Land of Opera
    Mozart in Italy: Coming of Age in the Land of Opera Jane Glover
  15. My Childhood, Autobiography Part I
    My Childhood, Autobiography Part I Maxim Gorky
  16. James Cook: His First Voyage, His Accomplishments, and His Death
    James Cook: His First Voyage, His Accomplishments, and His Death Kelly Mass
  17. Biblical Literacy: The Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs to Know
    Biblical Literacy: The Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs to Know Timothy Beal
  18. The Curious History of the Heart: A Cultural and Scientific Journey
    The Curious History of the Heart: A Cultural and Scientific Journey Vincent M. Figueredo
  19. Ancient China: An Enthralling Overview of Chinese History, Starting from the Settlement at the Yellow River through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties to the Han Dynasty
    Ancient China: An Enthralling Overview of Chinese History, Starting from the Settlement at the Yellow River through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties to the Han Dynasty Billy Wellman
  20. The Velociraptor: The History of the Popular but Misunderstood Dinosaur Genus
    The Velociraptor: The History of the Popular but Misunderstood Dinosaur Genus Charles River Editors
  21. Homo habilis: The History of the Archaic Hominins and Their Use of Stone Tools
    Homo habilis: The History of the Archaic Hominins and Their Use of Stone Tools Charles River Editors
  22. Medieval History: Facts and Insights about Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Crusaders, and the Plague (3 in 1)
    Medieval History: Facts and Insights about Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Crusaders, and the Plague (3 in 1) Kelly Mass
  23. Tribes of the Americas: A Comprehensive Look at Native American Culture
    Tribes of the Americas: A Comprehensive Look at Native American Culture Days of History
  24. Asian History 4-in-1 Bundle: Thailand, Philipines, Cambodia, & Mongolia
    Asian History 4-in-1 Bundle: Thailand, Philipines, Cambodia, & Mongolia Days of History
  25. Ancient Japan: Shinto, Ninjas, Samurai, and History
    Ancient Japan: Shinto, Ninjas, Samurai, and History Kelly Mass

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Start tilbuddet

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis