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Procervulus

Extinct genus of deer

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Procervulus is an extinct genus of deer found in Europe. It possessed horns that were not shed.

01Palaeobiology

Life history

Enamel histology reveals Procervulus ginsburgi had a rapid daily secretion rate (DSR) and enamel extension rate (EER) as well as a short crown formation time (CFT), each of these variables suggesting a fast life history for this species. This is in contrast to Procervulus praelucidus, whose life history was significantly slower.

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