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Definition of Archaeornithes
1. Noun. Primitive reptile-like fossil birds of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous. 
Exact synonyms: Subclass Archaeornithes
Group relationships: Aves, Class Aves
Member holonyms: Genus Archaeopteryx, Genus Archeopteryx, Genus Sinornis, Genus Ibero-mesornis, Genus Archaeornis
Generic synonyms: Class
Group relationships: Aves, Class Aves
Member holonyms: Genus Archaeopteryx, Genus Archeopteryx, Genus Sinornis, Genus Ibero-mesornis, Genus Archaeornis
Generic synonyms: Class



