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Which species had its primitive characteristics largely in its skull?

1. Archaeopteryx
2. Hesperornis
3. Ichthyornis
4. Pterosaurs

Correct answer: Ichthyornis

Solution

Ichthyornis (Cretaceous seabird) had most bird features (wings, sternum) but retained primitive skull characteristics including toothed jaws, linking it to dinosaurian ancestors. Archaeopteryx had primitive features throughout its body, not just the skull.

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