Skull of Toxodon platensis

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Skull of Toxodon platensis

Three-quarters view. Skull length is 66 cms. Pleistocene specimen collected by Charles Darwin near Montevideo, Uraguay during the voyage of the Beagle 1832-1836

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Beagle Bone Cenozoic Charles Darwin Collecting Collector Darwin200 Eutheria Hms Beagle Mammalia Meridiungulata Montevideo Phanerozoic Placental Mammal Pleistocene Prehistoric Quaternary Quaternary Epoch Skull South America Theria Notoungulata Notoungulate Toxodon Toxodont

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1. Title: "A Pleistocene Discovery: Charles Darwin and the Skull of Toxodon platensis, Montevideo, Uruguay" This evocative image showcases a three-quarters view of the impressive skull of Toxodon platensis, a mammal native to South America during the Pleistocene epoch. Measuring an impressive 66 cms in length, this ancient skull was collected by the renowned naturalist, Charles Darwin, during the historic voyage of the HMS Beagle between 1832 and 1836. Darwin's discovery of this remarkable specimen took place near Montevideo, Uruguay. The Toxodon platensis, a member of the Meridiungulata order, is considered a notoungulate, a group of placental mammals that evolved in South America during the Cenozoic and Quaternary periods. This prehistoric creature is classified within the Therian superclass, Eutheria subclass, and Mammalia class. The anatomy of the Toxodon skull reveals its distinct features, including its elongated snout and robust, heavy-set structure. These adaptations were likely suited to its herbivorous diet and semi-aquatic lifestyle. The discovery of this skull by Darwin was a significant contribution to the understanding of the diverse and unique mammalian fauna of the Southern Hemisphere during the Phanerozoic Convergence. This photograph, taken from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history of scientific exploration and discovery. It serves as a testament to the invaluable role that collecting and documenting specimens, such as this one, has played in expanding our knowledge of the natural world. As a reminder, this image is subject to Rights Managed licensing and should not be used for commercial purposes without proper permission.

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