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Hyracotherium (Noun)

Meaning

Extinct horse genus; formerly called eohippus.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Hyracotherium is an extinct genus of small horse-like mammals that lived during the Eocene epoch.
  • The earliest known ancestor of the modern horse is Hyracotherium, a tiny forest dweller that lived around 50 million years ago.
  • Fossil records show that Hyracotherium had four toes on its front legs and three on its hind legs, a characteristic that distinguishes it from modern horses.
  • Hyracotherium was previously known as Eohippus, but the name was changed due to the discovery of other similar species.
  • Scientists have found numerous Hyracotherium fossils in North America and Europe, providing valuable insights into the evolution of horses.

Synonyms

  • Genus Hyracotherium
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