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These studies suggest that bird-like dinosaurs such as Microraptor and Halszkaraptor are among the closest animals to dinosaurs.
The relationship between modern animals and dinosaurs has been a subject of extensive research. Understanding which animals are closest to dinosaurs helps in comprehending the evolutionary transitions that have occurred over millions of years. This synthesis aims to highlight the closest living relatives to dinosaurs based on recent paleontological findings.
Birds as Closest Relatives:
Maniraptora and Bird-like Features:
Microraptor and Bird-like Characteristics:
The closest living relatives to dinosaurs are birds, particularly due to their shared evolutionary lineage with theropod dinosaurs. The Maniraptora clade, which includes both birds and their closest non-avian relatives, exhibits a range of bird-like features and ecomorphologies. Discoveries like Microraptor provide critical insights into the morphological transitions from non-avian dinosaurs to birds, solidifying the connection between these groups.
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