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Since my last tree (Maniraptors) did so well on the inter-webs (and apparently sparked some discussion), I figured I'd be a bit more... controversial and try something with the hoofed mammals of Laurasiatheria (one of the big mammalian supergroups). These guys are a big area of concern because every cladistic analysis seems to switch them around, and perhaps all of these mammals may not be related to each other. I use the name 'Euungulata' to unite the perissodactyls, artiodactyls, & all of their relatives & descendents. To be safe and not claim any authority, I advice that you USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. References to the trees' origins are at the bottom of the diagram.
I hope this sparks even more discussion, or perhaps inspires more studies, seeing as many of these hoofed mammals are interesting and unique.
Images from PhyloPic (phylopic.org). References:
I hope this sparks even more discussion, or perhaps inspires more studies, seeing as many of these hoofed mammals are interesting and unique.
Images from PhyloPic (phylopic.org). References:
David A. Balfour
Heinrich Harder
Scott Hartman
Michael Keesey
Lukasiniho
C. De Muizon
Herbert H. T. Prins
Oscar Sanisidro
Rob Slotow
Nobu Tamura
Steven Traver
Jan A. Venter
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It's funny to see how orders like the Condylarths have been split up recently, so now they spread throughout the entire group!