Thoughts on the new fossil primate - lemur or ape? from Messel, Germany - 12:38 PM, Jun. 2, 2009 |
It is fascinating that so many people are into the new discovery from Messel, Germany. The fingernails are a wonderful distinguishing feature for the creature. I had no idea that lemurs had claws. This is interesting that we have a separation between lemurs and apes in the Eocene. There are actual ape fossils from North America in the Eocene, though they are mainly in the form of isolated teeth. I have never found one, though. They are practically considered micro-fossils.
What I love is that it brings the fossil community into the public eye. Evolution mechanisms are still a mystery, though we are learning more and more each day.
I'm not sure dinosaurs and lemurs lived together in a true sense of the word...
New fossil trips on the horizon are in the works. Stay tuned! "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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