Feredocodon Explained

Feredocodon is an extinct genus of mammaliaform that lived during the Middle Jurassic between 168 and 164 million years ago.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It was discovered in China, Inner Mongolia, in Daohugou locality.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Fossils Change Thinking on Early Mammal Evolution | AMNH.
  2. Web site: New Jurassic Shuotheriid Species Sheds Light on Early Evolution of Mammaliaforms | Sci.News. April 3, 2024. Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
  3. Web site: Two newly described fossils help solve early mammal mysteries. EurekAlert!.
  4. Web site: Feredocodon chowi: Fossils yield clues to mammal evolution. Earth.com.
  5. On the earliest evolution of the mammaliaform teeth, jaw joint and middle ear. Jin. Meng. Fangyuan. Mao. July 19, 2024. Clinical and Translational Medicine. 14. 7. e1768. 10.1002/ctm2.1768. 39031974. 11259600.
  6. Web site: Evolutionary Puzzle Solved? New Species Challenge Mammal Ancestry Theories. 30 April 2024 .
  7. Web site: Mammal ancestors from Jurassic found in China shed light on our evolution. April 4, 2024. cosmosmagazine.com.