Eutherian Overview Flashcards
1
Q
When did the divergence of Eutherian and Marsupials occur ?
A
Around 70 Million years after mammals appeared from Cynodonts.
2
Q
What were early eutherian phylogeny’s based on ?
Why is this incorrect ?
A
Behavioural and morphological similarities between species
Due to convergent evolution not a common ancestor
3
Q
List the 4 super orders of Eutherians.
A
Afrotheria
Xenarthra
Laurasiatheria
Eurchontoglires
