Proterix
| Proterix | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | insectivore |
| Genus: | †Proterix Matthew, 1903 |
| Species | |
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†P. bicuspis | |
Proterix is an extinct genus of insectivore from the Late Oligocene to the Early Miocene of North America.[1]
Description
Proterix was an armor-headed burrowing insectivore. Although it was speculated to be limbless in a popular science book,[1] very little of the post-cranial skeleton has been found, which is typical for mammals.[2][3] The original reference suggests reduced limbs may be possible, due to the unusually high number of lumbar vertebrae, but cautions that conclusions must be reserved until a complete skeleton is found.[3]
References
- 1 2 Dixon, Dougal (2008). World Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures. New York: Lorenz Books. p. 447. ISBN 9780754817307.
- ↑ Gawne, CE. "The genus Proterix (Insectivora, Erinaceidae) of the Upper Oligocene of North America". American Museum Novitates 2315. Retrieved January 2013.
- 1 2 Smith, G.R.; Friedland, N.E., eds. (1975). "Studies on Cenozoic Paleontology and Stratigraphy" (PDF). Retrieved January 2013.
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