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Altanius
Extinct genus of primates / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Altanius is a genus of extinct primates found in the early Eocene of Mongolia. Though its phylogenetic relationship is questionable, many have placed it as either a primitive omomyid or as a member of the sister group to both adapoids and omomyids.[2] The genus is represented by one species, Altanius orlovi, estimated to weigh about 10–30 g (0.35–1.1 oz) from relatively well-known and complete dental and facial characteristics.[3]
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Altanius | |
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lower jaw of Altanius orlovi | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Primates |
(unranked): | Euprimates |
(unranked): | incertae sedis |
Genus: | †Altanius Dashzeveg and McKenna 1977[1] |
Type species | |
†Altanius orlovi Dashzeveg and McKenna 1977[1] |
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