Dinosaurs went extinct approximately 65 million years ago (mya). Fossils of the organism Archaeopteryx have been found in strata dating to approximately 150 mya. These fossils show a dinosaur-like skeleton with a bony tail, teeth, and claws, as well as clear impressions of feathers similar to those found in flying birds. It is thought that Archaeopteryx belongs to a group of dinosaurs from which birds evolved. Which statement below is consistent with the evidence presented above?
Because Archaeopteryx had more dinosaur-like traits than bird-like traits, it should not be considered a transitional form.
Flight is an analogous trait found in both dinosaurs and birds.
Archaeopteryx should be considered a bird and not a dinosaur due to the presence of feathers.
At least some traits common in modern birds evolved long before dinosaurs went extinct.