profusion of
Plesiadapis.
fossils in north-
east France, in
the Cernay region,
indicate that this was :
once a common creature.
Remains are also frequent in
North America. Plesiadapis had the
primate hallmarks of gripping fingers and
toes suited for a life in the trees, and a long tail for
balancing. Its body and hands were primate-like, but its
tooth pattern was more similar to. that of the rodents, with
large incisors and a gap, or diastema, between these and the
chewing molars at the rear. With other features, this had led
to debate over whether Plesiadapis was a true early primate
or close relative. It was relatively long-limbed and could
probably move fast and with agility, both through the
branches and across the ground.
profusion of Plesiadapis. fossils in north- east France, in the Cernay region, indicate that this was : once a common creature. Remains are also frequent in North America. Plesiadapis had the primate hallmarks of gripping fingers and toes suited for a life in the trees, and a long tail for balancing. Its body and hands were primate-like, but its tooth pattern was more similar to. that of the rodents, with large incisors and a gap, or diastema, between these and the chewing molars at the rear. With other features, this had led to debate over whether Plesiadapis was a true early primate or close relative. It was relatively long-limbed and could probably move fast and with agility, both through the branches and across the ground.
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