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Bird Feathers

Feathers, which have an

extremely complex design and
aerodynamic characteristics, are unique to
birds. The claim that bird feathers evolved
from reptile scales is completely groundless.

he bodies of reptiles are covered with scales, whereas the bodies of
birds are covered with feathers. Since evolutionists consider reptiles
T the ancestors of birds, they are obliged to claim that bird feathers
have evolved from reptile scales. However, there is no similarity between scales
and feathers.
Aprofessor of physiology and neurobiology from the University of Connecticut,
A.H. Brush, accepts this reality, although he is an evolutionist: "Every feature from gene
structure and organization, to development, morphogenesis and tissue organization is different
(in feathers and scales)." 36 Moreover, Prof. Brush examines the protein structure of bird feathers
and argues that it is "unique among vertebrates." 37
There is no fossil evidence to prove that bird feathers evolved from reptile
scales. On the contrary, "feathers appear suddenly in the fossil record, as
an 'undeniably unique' character distinguishing birds" as Prof. Brush
states. 38 Besides, in reptiles, no epidermal structure has yet
been detected that provides an origin for bird
feathers. 39

FEATHERS AND SCALES
The theory of evolution is compelled to propose that
feathers that are perfectly designed for flight evolved from
reptile scales. Feathers and scales, however, are completely
different from each other in terms of genetic origins and
embryologic development. Above is the detailed structure
of a bird feather and on the side are the scales of a reptile.

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