Tetracynodon tenuis
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Tetracynodon tenuis was a small therapsid of the cynodont group that lived during the Late Permian Period and possibly briefly survived the mass extinction event that marked the boundary with the Triassic , approximately 252 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in South Africa, a region that has provided much evidence of the transition from mammal-like reptiles to the first mammals. Tetracynodon represents one of the earliest cynodonts and is important in offering clues about how the lineages that eventually gave rise to mammals diversified.
This animal was small, with a body no longer than 30 centimeters . It had an elongated skull, narrow jaws, and distinct teeth—a crucial feature linking it to mammals. In particular, it had specialized incisor, canine, and postcanine teeth , suggesting a carnivorous or insectivorous diet. Its limbs were more erect than those of traditional reptiles, allowing for more efficient locomotion, possibly with agility and speed.
One of the most notable characteristics of Tetracynodon tenuis is its possible adaptation to the post-extinction environment . Some studies suggest that it briefly survived the Permo-Triassic extinction event, making it a potential example of a "crisis survivor." Its small body size, possibly elevated metabolism, and opportunistic diet may have allowed it to withstand the harsh environmental conditions following the global catastrophe that wiped out most species at that time.
From an evolutionary standpoint, Tetracynodon occupies a basal position among cynodonts, sharing characteristics with both the most primitive therapsids and the most advanced mammals. It was likely covered with some form of hair-like integumentary structure, although this has not been confirmed by direct fossils. Its brain was relatively large in proportion to its body, and it is thought to have had a more active physiology than that of contemporary reptiles.
Approximate measurements of the Tetracynodon:
- Scale 1:2 Complete
- Length 147 mm
- Height 70 mm
- Width 51 mm
- Snout-tail length 88 mm
- 1:1 Scale Complete
- Length 294 mm
- Height 141 mm
- Width 101 mm
- Snout-tail length 150 mm
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