Ancestors of Modern Horses Had Hooved Toes Instead of Single Hoof

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Ancestors of Modern Horses Had Hooved Toes Instead of Single Hoof

SciNews, June 20, 2023

 

Modern horses have lost their additional toes, scientists confirm

University of Bristol, June 21, 2023

 

Alan Vincelette et al. 2023. Hipparion tracks and horses’

toes: the evolution of the equid single hoof. Royal Society

Open Science, in press; doi: 10.1098/rsos.230358

 

Yours,

 

Paul H.

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Thanks for the links. I'm not sure how this is "news" as I thought this was established in paleontology a long time ago. I guess like in fashion--what's old is new again?!?!

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken