Stenomylus
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Stenomylus is an extinct genus of miniature camelid native to North America that is known from the Oligocene and Miocene epochs. [1] Its name is derived from the Greek στενός (stenós, "narrow") and μύλος (mýlos, "molar").[2][3]
Quick Facts Stenomylus Temporal range: Oligocene - early Miocene, Scientific classification ...
Stenomylus | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Artiodactyla |
Family: | Camelidae |
Genus: | †Stenomylus Peterson 1907 |
Type species | |
†Stenomylus gracilis Peterson, 1907 | |
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Stenomylus was extremely diminutive compared to other ancient and modern camelids, standing only 2 feet (61 cm) tall on average. It was a slender animal with a long neck, having some resemblance to a modern gazelle.[4] Based on theories about its biomechanics, unlike modern camelids, Stenomylus lacked padding on its hooves.