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[[Image:Macrocranion tupaiodon 2.jpg|thumb|left|''Macrocranion tupaiodon'' fossil]] |
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'''''Macrocranion''''' is a [[genus]] of extinct [[mammal]] that has been found in the [[Messel Pit]].<ref> |
'''''Macrocranion''''' is a [[genus]] of extinct [[mammal]] that has been found in the [[Messel Pit]].<ref>{{Cite doi|10.1007/BF02987787}}</ref> The genus is represented at this site by two species. |
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''M. tupaiodon'' had woolly [[fur]] with no spikes. Although possibly an [[omnivore]], fossil remains indicate the specimen had eaten [[fish]] near the time of its death. This small animal was approximately fifteen cm in length, with long back legs capable of considerable speed. |
''M. tupaiodon'' had woolly [[fur]] with no spikes. Although possibly an [[omnivore]], fossil remains indicate the specimen had eaten [[fish]] near the time of its death. This small animal was approximately fifteen cm in length, with long back legs capable of considerable speed. |
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| Macrocranion Temporal range: Early Eocene
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Macrocranion is a genus of extinct mammal that has been found in the Messel Pit.[1] The genus is represented at this site by two species.
M. tupaiodon had woolly fur with no spikes. Although possibly an omnivore, fossil remains indicate the specimen had eaten fish near the time of its death. This small animal was approximately fifteen cm in length, with long back legs capable of considerable speed.
The fossil M. tenerum is five cm long. The species also had long legs for rapid movement, but its fur included a spiky protection. The long legs, however, indicate the animal couldn't have effectively rolled up for defense. Fossilized stomach remains show that M. tenerum's diet included ants, so it may have been an insectivore.
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