†Ardynomys olseni Matthew and Granger 1925 (rodent)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Cylindrodontidae
Synonym: Ardynomys russelli Dashzeveg 1996
Full reference: W. D. Matthew and W. Granger. 1925. New Creodonts and Rodents from the Ardyn Obo Formation of Mongolia. American Museum Novitates 193:1-7
Belongs to Ardynomys according to W. D. Matthew and W. Granger 1925
See also Wang and Meng 2009
Sister taxa: Ardynomys chihi, Ardynomys glambus, Ardynomys occidentalis, Ardynomys saskatchewaensis
Type specimens:
- Ardynomys olseni: AMNH 20368, a mandible. Its type locality is Ergilin Dzo [AMNH], which is in an Eocene terrestrial sandstone in the Ergilin Dzo Formation of Mongolia.
- Ardynomys russelli: PSS 40/6, a partial skull. Its type locality is Alag Tsab, which is in an Eocene terrestrial sandstone in Mongolia.
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of China (1 collection), Mongolia (2)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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