Chapter 32, Problem 12TYK

Summary Introduction

To review:

The food habits of an extinct animal, whose fossilized remains have been unearthed.

Introduction:

Mammals are the first amniotes that diversified on terrestrial habitat. The fossilized sets of teeth, as well as bones, are utilized for deducing the behavior and lifestyle of the animal. The anatomy of the bones and teeth helps to decide the locomotion and diet patterns of the animal. The tooth is protected by the outer durable layer of enamel so, it does not decompose and is considered useful for archaeological and paleontological studies.