Reptile-to-Bird tree

digital graphic 2025

 

see full exhibition concept for Altmühltal Nature Park / see a different version of the tetrapod tree 

 

Avian evolution maniraptora theropoda dinosauria diapsida sauria Archaeopteryx


A simplified tree to demonstrate the interrelationships of frequently heard saurian taxon names; main lineage chosen to focus on avian evolution; red spots indicate generic diversity among the ‘Solnhofen’ biota (Late Jurassic marked in blue), with dinosaur genera labelled in red.