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Basiloterus
Temporal range: Bartonian
~41–38 Ma
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Infraorder: Cetacea
Family: †Basilosauridae
Genus: †Basiloterus
Species:
†B. husseini
Binomial name
†Basiloterus husseini
Gingerich et al., 1997
Synonyms

Basiloterus is an extinct genus of alate-Eocene primitive whale from the Drazinda Formation, Pakistan and possibly also the Barton Group (originally Barton Beds) of England.[1]

Basiloterus husseini is the closest known relative of Basilosaurus, but was not as large or elongated. The holotype is known from partial post cranial remains including two lumbar vertebrae.[1]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b Gingerich et al., 1997

Bibliography

  • Template:Cite LSA hdl:2027.42/48652 OCLC 742731913
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