Haplocyonoides

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Emerson Winslow

Paleoichthyologist

Emerson Winslow delves into the underwater world of prehistoric fish, uncovering the mysteries of early marine life. His discoveries have enhanced understanding of vertebrate evolution in aquatic environments.

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Name

Haplocyonoides.

Phonetic

Hap-lo-sy-on-oy-dayz.

Named By

Hurzeler‭ ‬-‭ ‬1940.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Mammalia,‭ ‬Carnivora,‭ ‬Caniformia,‭ ‬Amphicyonidae,‭ ‬Amphicyoninae.

Diet

Carnivore.

Species

Unavailable.‭

Size

Unavailable.

Known locations

France.‭

Time Period

Burdigalian of the Miocene.

Fossil representation

Partial remains.

       Although classed as an amphicyonine bear dog,‭ ‬Haplocyonoides is sometimes further divided into a‭ ‬group called the Haplocyoninae.‭ ‬This group also includes Haplocyon and Haplocyonopsis.

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