Prorastomus
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| Prorastomus Fossil range: Middle Eocene |
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| Prorastomus sirenoides Owen, 1855 |
Prorastomus sirenoides is an extinct species of primitive sirenian lived during Eocene Epoch 40 milion years ago.
While modern sirenians are fully aquatic, the 1,50 m (5 ft) Prorastomus was predominantly terrestrial, possessing stout legs and a long tail. Judging from its crown-shaped molars and the shape of its snout, it fed on soft plants.
[edit] References
- Barry Cox, Colin Harrison, R.J.G. Savage, and Brian Gardiner. (1999): The Simon & Schuster Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures: A Visual Who's Who of Prehistoric Life. Simon & Schuster.
- David Norman. (2001): The Big Book Of Dinosaurs. Pg.348, Welcome Books.
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