Biology:Nannopithex
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Nannopithex is a genus of European omomyid primate from the Eocene.[1]
Short description: Extinct genus of omomyid primate
Description
Nannopithex lacks a second premolar, much like other omomyids. They have reduced lower canines and second incisors, alongside enlarged first incisors. The rather underived molars of Nannopithex indicate it is a very basal member of Microchoerinae.[2]
Classification
Nannopithex is closely related to Vectipithex, and 2 species formerly assigned to Nannopithex ('N'. raabi and 'N'.quaylei) have been moved to Vectipithex. Much like other Microchoerines, it is assumed Nannopithex resulted from a radiation event during the early Eocene.[3]
References
- ↑ "PBDB Taxon". https://paleobiodb.org/classic/basicTaxonInfo?taxon_no=40817.
- ↑ Godinot, Marc; Russell, Donald E.; Louis, Pierre (1992-02-14). "Oldest Known Nannopithex (Primates, Omomyiformes) from the Early Eocene of France". Folia Primatologica 58 (1): 32–40. doi:10.1159/000156604. ISSN 1421-9980. https://brill.com/view/journals/ijfp/58/1/article-p32_5.xml.
- ↑ Hooker, J. J.; Harrison, D. L. (2008). "A New Clade of Omomyid Primates from the European Paleogene". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (3): 826–840. ISSN 0272-4634. https://www.jstor.org/stable/20491006.
Wikidata ☰ Q16580994 entry
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