Protomammal (Noun)
Meaning
Probably warm-blooded; considered direct ancestor of mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The early protomammal, Morganucodon, is believed to have been one of the first warm-blooded vertebrates on Earth.
- Fossil records indicate that the protomammal, Hadrocodium, likely possessed characteristics of both reptiles and mammals.
- Scientists have long considered the protomammal, Sinoconodon, a direct ancestor of modern mammals due to its advanced dental structure.
- The discovery of the protomammal, Adelobasileus, has provided valuable insights into the evolution of mammalian characteristics.
- Studies suggest that the protomammal, Cynodontia, was probably warm-blooded, a trait that would eventually become a hallmark of mammals.