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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'' |
'''''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. 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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| Eocaecilia Temporal range: Late Triassic/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). It shared some characteristics with salamanders and the now extinct Microsauria. Unlike modern caecilians, Eocaecilia possessed 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.
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