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These studies suggest that birds are the closest living relatives to dinosaurs.
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The question of which modern animal is closest to dinosaurs has intrigued scientists and the public alike. Research has focused on understanding the evolutionary lineage and morphological similarities between ancient dinosaurs and contemporary animals.
Birds as Closest Relatives:
Morphological Evidence:
The closest living relatives to dinosaurs are birds, particularly due to their evolutionary lineage from theropod dinosaurs like dromaeosaurs. Fossil evidence, such as that of Microraptor, highlights the morphological similarities and evolutionary transition from non-avian theropods to modern birds.
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