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genus hyracotherium

 

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Noun genus hyracotherium has 1 sense
  1. Hyracotherium, genus Hyracotherium - extinct horse genus; formerly called genus Eohippus
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Equidae, family Equidae
    --1 has members: eohippus, dawn horse

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Genus Hyracotherium

Definition:

The genus Hyracotherium refers to an extinct group of small, primitive horses that lived during the Eocene epoch. It is considered to be the earliest known horse ancestor.

Senses:

Sense 1: In paleontology, Hyracotherium represents a genus of early equids believed to have originated approximately 55 million years ago.

Sense 2: In biology, Hyracotherium is a taxonomic genus within the family Equidae, comprising several known species.

Sample Sentences:

Example 1: Paleontologists have discovered many fossilized remains belonging to the genus Hyracotherium, shedding light on the evolution of horses.

Example 2: The common name for Hyracotherium is "dawn horse" due to its early existence in the horse lineage.

Example 3: The various species within the genus Hyracotherium had distinct physical characteristics, reflecting their evolutionary adaptations.

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