Prorastomus
| Prorastomus Temporal range: Mid Eocene
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| Genus: | Prorastomus |
| Species: | P. sirenoides
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| Prorastomus sirenoides | |
Prorastomus sirenoides is an extinct species of primitive sirenian.
While modern sirenians are fully aquatic, the 1,50 m (5 ft) Prorastomus was predominantly terrestrial, possessing stout legs and a long tail. Judging from its crown-shaped molars and the shape of its snout, it fed on soft plants.
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