Notharctinae
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Notharctinae is an extinct subfamily of primates that were common in North America during the early and middle Eocene. The six genera that make up the group contain species that are among the most pri
Notharctus tenebrosus AMNH
Darwinius NT
Archaeoindris fontoynonti
Smilodectes
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Smilodectes is a genus of adapiform primate that lived in North America during the middle Eocene. It possesses a post-orbital bar and grasping thumbs and toes. Smilodectes has a small cranium size and
Notharctinae
…early and middle Eocene (55-34 million years ago). The six genera that make up the group (Cantius, Pelycodus, Copelemur, Hesperolemur, Notharctus, and Smilodectes) contain species that are among the most primitive of the adapiform group, which is one of the most primitive groups of primates. The evolutionary…
Smilodectes NMNH