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〔archaeopteryx〕An extinct primitive bird (genusArchaeopteryx ) of the Jurassic period, having lizardlike characteristics, such as teeth and a long, bony tail. It may represent a transitional form between reptiles and birds. 始祖鸟：已灭绝的侏罗纪时期原始鸟类(始祖鸟目 属)，具有类似蜥蜴的特征，如牙齿及长而多骨的尾巴。它可能代表了爬行动物与鸟类间的转变形式 |