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Cite the evidence on the basis of which it is concluded that birds have evolved from reptiles.

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(i) Fossils showing imprints of feathers along with the bones in dinosaurs/reptiles found.

(ii) They could not fly and presumably use the feathers for insulation.

(iii) Later they developed/evolved and adapted feathers for flight.

(iv) Thus, they give evidence that birds have evolved from reptiles.

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