hyracotherium (Meaning)

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hyracotherium (n)

extinct horse genus; formerly called eohippus

Synonyms & Antonyms of hyracotherium

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hyracotherium Sentence Examples

  1. The hyracotherium, an extinct horse-like mammal, inhabited Earth during the Eocene epoch.
  2. Hyracotherium possessed small, three-toed feet, adapted to forest habitats.
  3. With a height of about 0.5 meters, the hyracotherium was significantly smaller than modern horses.
  4. Its dentition suggests a diet of soft vegetation and leaves.
  5. The hyracotherium had a long and slender skull, with a pronounced crest for muscle attachment.
  6. Fossil discoveries have revealed that hyracotherium existed in both North America and Eurasia.
  7. Hyracotherium fossils are often found in environments that indicate a warm and humid climate.
  8. The hyracotherium is considered a direct ancestor of modern horses, known as Equus.
  9. The evolution of hyracotherium to modern horses involved a gradual increase in body size, reduction in toes, and adaptation to open grasslands.
  10. Hyracotherium is of great significance in understanding the evolutionary history and origins of horses.

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extinct horse genus; formerly called eohippus

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The hyracotherium, an extinct horse-like mammal, inhabited Earth during the Eocene epoch.

Hyracotherium possessed small, three-toed feet, adapted to forest habitats.

With a height of about 0.5 meters, the hyracotherium was significantly smaller than modern horses.

Its dentition suggests a diet of soft vegetation and leaves.