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Real Partial Fossilized Mesohippus Skull and Jaw

$250.00

Mesohippus was about the size of a large dog, standing roughly 2 feet (60 cm) tall at the shoulder. Unlike its earlier relatives, it had three toes on each foot, though the middle toe was larger and carried most of its weight.nIt had a longer face, larger brain, and stronger teeth than earlier horses. These features suggest it was better adapted to grazing and surviving in more open environments. Fossils of Mesohippus have been found in North America. The mesohippus fed mostly on softer twigs and fruit.nSpecifications:nnJaw fragment and skull are from separate specimens, but are sold together.nSkull Length 14.8 cm (5.8 in)nSkull Width 7.6 cm (3 in)nSkull Height 5.7 cm (2.2 in)nJaw fragment Length 7.8 cm (3.1 in)nJaw fragment Width 1.2 cm (0.5 in)nJaw fragment Height 3.9 cm (1.53 in)

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