jon Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/science/09fossil.html?ref=science Now scientists examining tiny pieces of a specimen’s long bone under powerful microscopes for the first time said they found unexpected patterns indicating that the species grew at a rate faster than living reptiles but only one-third as fast as that of modern birds. The evidence, they reported Thursday, challenges the hypothesis that archaeopteryx had already developed characteristics of a physiologically modern bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 feathered dinos are way more awesome than regular birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Although Microraptor gui and Cryptovolans were known for a while now to be "better" birds in the evolutionary emergence, "Archie" was not a bad attempt at "birdness" after all, but not necessarily in a linear fashion. Still, the article is another excuse for creationists to get pissed with any paleontological evidence re: "transitional forms" or a lack thereof, just because "evolutionary science is a lie; it is irrelevant; it challenges evolution and it also proves Intelligent Design". But then again, if ignorance is bliss then they must be perpetually orgasmic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Right on. ARCHAEOPTERYX: a mutation by deletion with the subsequent gene recruitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 this puts the whole arcteryx logo into question i'm afraid. they should have chosen a sea turtle instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rutl Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 and now i have to throw away all their gear that i own and go to wal*mart to replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 some times, like when I'm running to the store for milk, i stop and realize that every stitch i'm wearing was made by them. its the 2010 line too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rutl Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 how are their silk boxers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 this puts the whole arcteryx logo into question i'm afraid. they should have chosen a sea turtle instead. No, Porter, there is no question here for anyone with an IQ above room temperature, so stick with your silk boxers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 ARC'TURKEY happy thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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