- Prorastomus
Taxobox
name = "Prorastomus"
status = fossil
fossil_range = MiddleEocene
image_width = 275px
regnum =Animal ia
phylum = Chordata
classis =Mammal ia
ordo =Sirenia
familia =Prorastomidae
genus = "Prorastomus"
genus_authority = Owen,1855
species = "P. sirenoides"
binomial = "Prorastomus sirenoides"
binomial_authority = Owen,1855 "Prorastomus sirenoides" is an extinct species of primitive
sirenia n that lived during the Eocene Epoch 40 milion years ago.Description
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 softplant s.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.
*"World Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures: The Ultimate Visual Reference To 1000 Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Creatures Of Land, Air And Sea ... And Cretaceous Eras (World Encyclopedia)" by Dougal DixonSee also
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Evolution of sirenians Related species
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