Morphological, Fossil, and Molecular Evidence Support Phylogenetic Placement of Birds

Multiple Choice

Morphological, fossil, and molecular evidence support phylogenetic placement of birds among the reptiles, specifically in a specialized group of predatory dinosaurs called theropods.Which statement does not support this assertion?

A) Modern birds and fossil theropods have dense, solid bones.
B) Modern birds and fossil theropods have a bipedal stance.
C) Modern birds and fossil theropods have a pelvis that points backward.
D) Modern birds and fossil theropods have elongated forelimbs with three fingers.
E) Modern birds and fossil theropods have three-fingered feet.