7 Hrs
Source:
اليوم السابع
_1777352142843_145525226.png&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
Sphinx Crocodile Fossil Re-examined
An international study revisiting a 45-million-year-old Egyptian fossil has revealed a new genus of crocodiles called "Hirogavis," belonging to the Gaviiformes group. The fossil was discovered in the Qumm Qatafa Mountain in 1927 and was reclassified after recent examinations using digital and morphological techniques. These analyses showed that it represents an early branch of the Gaviiformes and bears resemblance to the Sphinx statue in terms of the shape of the front part of the skull and snout. This discovery enhances our understanding of the evolutionary diversity of Gaviiformes in the Mediterranean and contributes to expanding scientific knowledge about the creatures that lived in Egypt 45 million years ago. It also holds particular importance for examining ancient fossil collections stored in museums across Europe and America.
Size: 120%Text Size
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)