Posted on 10/14/2009 2:55:18 AM PDT by Natufian
Researchers in China and the UK say they have discovered the fossils of a new type of flying reptile that lived more than 160 million years ago.
The find is named Darwinopterus, after famous naturalist Charles Darwin.
Experts say it provides the first clear evidence of a controversial type of evolution called modular evolution.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
Chinese fossils are iffy. Local folks there have been known to cut up and splice pieces of fossils to make more “interesting” finds. What they show looks like a couple of big ol’ chicken wings.
I think you can purchase these Chinese “fossils” at virtually any “rock show”.
Ping G-Cube!
OOPS! Wrong fossil!...........
As opposed to the "non-controversial type of evolution".
"modular evolution". Sounds like "modular design". Mobile homes? RVs?
Lego Evolution.
Bring 'em on!...........
Leggo my evo!.............
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