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'''''Eocaecilia micropodia''''' is an extinct species of [[caecilian]] (limbless amphibian). It shared some characteristics with [[salamander]]s and the now extinct ''[[Microsauria]]''. Unlike modern caecilians, ''Eocaecilia'' possessed legs |
'''''Eocaecilia micropodia''''' is an extinct species of [[caecilian]] (limbless amphibian) from the Early Jurassic Period. It shared some characteristics with [[salamander]]s and the now extinct ''[[Microsauria]]''. Unlike modern caecilians, which are legless, ''Eocaecilia'' possessed small legs, and while modern caecilians have poorly developed [[eye]]s and spend a lot of time under ground, ''Eocaecilia'''s eyes were still well-developed, indicating it was not subterranean. |
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Revision as of 10:33, 17 September 2010
| Eocaecilia Temporal range: Early Jurassic
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| Genus: | Eocaecilia
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| Species: | E. micropodia
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Eocaecilia micropodia is an extinct species of caecilian (limbless amphibian) from the Early Jurassic Period. It shared some characteristics with salamanders and the now extinct Microsauria. Unlike modern caecilians, which are legless, Eocaecilia possessed small legs, and while modern caecilians have poorly developed eyes and spend a lot of time under ground, Eocaecilia's eyes were still well-developed, indicating it was not subterranean.
References
- Jenkins, FA & DM Walsh (1993), An Early Jurassic caecilian with limbs. Nature 365: 246-250.
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