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A new species of Purgatorius (Mammalia; Primatomorpha) from the lower Paleocene Bear Formation,...

Authors :
Buckley, Gregory A.
Source :
Journal of Paleontology. Jan97, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p149. 7p. 21 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Discusses the discovery of mammalian primatomorph Purgatorius from the Paleocene Bear Formation, Crazy Mountain Basin in south-central Montana. Significance of postprotocingulum and mesial inflection of molar trigonids; Indication of `plesiadapiform' affinities; Comparison of features to P. unio.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223360
Volume :
71
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Paleontology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9712042452
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022336000039032