Tetonius
Genus of anaptomorphine primate
Tetonius is a genus of anaptomorphine primate from Eocene Wyoming.
01Description
The dental formula of Tetonius is 2,1,3,32,1,3-2,3 × 2 = 34-36. The premolars are bicuspid whilst the molars are tritubercular. They had enlarged orbits and a shortened face. Compared to other Wasatch Formation fauna, Tetonius had a rather large cranium.
02Classification
Tetonius homunculus was originally ascribed to the genus Anaptomorphus, though this is disputed now.
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- PSM V27 D629 Skull of primitive lemur.jpg by Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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