Lavinipes cheminii

Lavinipes cheminii

Meleagris tridens was a three-toed Miocene turkey from Florida, unusual for lacking a hind toe. This fossil demonstrates morphological diversity among prehistoric turkeys and contributes to understanding of gallinaceous bird evolution during the Miocene in North America.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Lavinipes cheminii lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Место открытия Italy

Quick Facts

Геологический период Jurassic Early

Часто задаваемые вопросы

When did Lavinipes cheminii live?
Lavinipes cheminii lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Lavinipes cheminii fossils found?
Fossils of Lavinipes cheminii were found in Italy.

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