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Skull and jaw of fossil horse Merychippus sejunctus

2001 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Skull and jaw of fossil horse Merychippus sejunctus found in Middle Park CO in the Miocene Troublesome Formation (~ 12.7 Ma) shows adaptation to environment with teeth specialized for eating grasses.

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Public Domain.