Mammal enamel: Toothy analysis identifies vegetation of ancient Nebraska - Phys.org
6/8/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Scott Schrage
by Scott Schrage
Between 18 million and 12 million years ago, the Great Plains supported an unprecedented variety of hooved mammal species that browsed on leafy vegetation—up to three times more than in any modern ecosystem, including the densest rainforests. That diversity, …
Between 18 million and 12 million years ago, the Great Plains supported an unprecedented variety of hooved mammal species that browsed on leafy vegetationup to three times more than in any modern eco… [+2522 chars]
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