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4. Phylogeny

Authors : José Luis Prado, María Teresa Alberdi

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Abstract

In this chapter we analyze and discuss the phylogenetic hypothesis about horses based on morphological and molecular data. Recent analyses proposed that all contemporary equids belong to a single genus, Equus and their ancestor lived in North America approximately 4.0–4.5 Ma. The ancestors of South American Equus arrived and appeared approximately 1 Ma. The lineage corresponding to Hippidion appeared approximately 2.5 Ma and includes two genetically similar generalists (Hippidion principale, Hippidion saldiasi) and one genetically distinct high-altitude specialist (Hippidion devillei).

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Title: Phylogeny
Authors: José Luis Prado
María Teresa Alberdi
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Fossil Horses of South America
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-55876-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-55877-6

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55877-6_4