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eohippus (n)
earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal
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earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal
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Eohippus, a small horse-like animal, is considered to be the earliest known ancestor of modern horses.
Eohippus emerged during the Eocene epoch, approximately 56 million years ago.
Standing at about 3 feet tall at the shoulder, Eohippus resembled a small dog in size.
Eohippus possessed four toes on its front feet and three toes on its hind feet, unlike modern horses' single hoof.
