Oligocene White River Fossil Oreodont Skull Miniochoerus Gracilis Wyoming
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:31661190 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
A fossil oreodont skull, Miniochoerus gracilis, from the Oligocene White River deposits of Converse County, Wyoming. The skull is 5.5" long and sits on the block of matrix it was discovered in. The specimen has been consolidated with glue and has no restoration.
The oreodonts were the dominant herbivores, and the primary prey animal, of the Oligocene in North America. Superficially oreodonts look more likecarnivores than herbivores. For example, they have four... toes on the frontlegs and five toes on the back with claw‑like hooves. Their robust snout begins with sharp, caniniform teeth (the lower first premolar sharpened against the upper canine). Their cheek teeth are crescentic, like a deer’s, so there is no doubt that they are strictly leaf eaters. There is debate on whether their closest relatives are camels or pigs, but it is likely that oreodonts ruminated (chewed their cud) like camels, deer, and cows.
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The oreodonts were the dominant herbivores, and the primary prey animal, of the Oligocene in North America. Superficially oreodonts look more likecarnivores than herbivores. For example, they have four... toes on the frontlegs and five toes on the back with claw‑like hooves. Their robust snout begins with sharp, caniniform teeth (the lower first premolar sharpened against the upper canine). Their cheek teeth are crescentic, like a deer’s, so there is no doubt that they are strictly leaf eaters. There is debate on whether their closest relatives are camels or pigs, but it is likely that oreodonts ruminated (chewed their cud) like camels, deer, and cows.
US shipping only. Shipped with USPS
Condition is used.
By bidding on this item, you agree to the following conditions. Payment, or other contact MUST be made within 7 days of listing end. Failing this, the item will be re-listed without notice. Any non-paying customers will receive negative feedback and blocked from bidding on all future listings.
All items are sent as quickly as possible upon payment. We cannot be held responsible for delivery times or items lost in the post once they have left our premises. If an item has been damaged in transit, all packaging must be retained for us to process an insurance claim.
This fossil was collected and/or obtained legally and is being sold legally.
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