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New flying reptile fossils found
BBC ^ | 10/14/09 | Matt McGrath

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 ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: creation; evolution; fossils
Fascinating
1 posted on 10/14/2009 2:55:19 AM PDT by Natufian
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To: Natufian

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.


2 posted on 10/14/2009 3:02:49 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (ACORN: Absolute Criminal Organization of Reprobate Nuisances)
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To: Natufian

I think you can purchase these Chinese “fossils” at virtually any “rock show”.


3 posted on 10/14/2009 3:14:03 AM PDT by sonofagun
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To: Natufian

Ping G-Cube!


4 posted on 10/14/2009 4:30:31 AM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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5 posted on 10/14/2009 5:17:25 AM PDT by Red Badger (The Zero has more airtime than Michael Jordan...........)
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To: Natufian

OOPS! Wrong fossil!...........

6 posted on 10/14/2009 5:18:33 AM PDT by Red Badger (The Zero has more airtime than Michael Jordan...........)
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To: Natufian
a controversial type of evolution called modular evolution.

As opposed to the "non-controversial type of evolution".

"modular evolution". Sounds like "modular design". Mobile homes? RVs?

Lego Evolution.

7 posted on 10/14/2009 5:19:39 AM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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...looks like a couple of big ol’ chicken wings.

Bring 'em on!...........

8 posted on 10/14/2009 5:29:18 AM PDT by Red Badger (The Zero has more airtime than Michael Jordan...........)
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To: CharlesWayneCT

Leggo my evo!.............


9 posted on 10/14/2009 5:29:47 AM PDT by Red Badger (The Zero has more airtime than Michael Jordan...........)
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