Hynerpeton (Noun)
Meaning
Earliest fossil amphibian ever found; of the Devonian; found in Pennsylvania.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hynerpeton is considered to be one of the earliest known amphibians, dating back to the Late Devonian period approximately 360 million years ago.
- The discovery of Hynerpeton in Pennsylvania helped bridge the evolutionary gap between fish and amphibians during that time.
- Hynerpeton's unique adaptation allowed it to breathe and move on both land and in water, giving scientists insight into the origins of early tetrapods.
- The fossilized remains of Hynerpeton were found along with other Devonian-era species deep in the sediments of Pennsylvania's ancient riverbeds.
- This primitive transitional species, Hynerpeton, also shed light on the possible paths amphibian evolution might have taken during its early stages.