Aceratherium from the Dhok Pathan formation of the Middle Siwaliks, Pakistan. | [Journal of Animal and Plant sciences • 2009]

Author(s):

1. M. A. Khan: Zoology Department, Governemnt College University (GCU), Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. A. M. Khan: Zoology Department, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

3. U. Farooq: Zoology Department, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

4. M. Iqbal: Zoology Department, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

5. M. Akhtar: Zoology Department, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Dental remains of the rhinoceroses comprising right and left fragmentary maxillae bear first, second and third molars a recovered from the Dhok Pathan Formation of the Middle Siwaliks. The remains are identified and assigned Aceratherium sp. as well as these are compared with the other late Miocene rhinoceroses Aceratherium perimense, abeli, A. incisivum and Chilotherium intermedium. The findings allow discussion on the diversity of the late Miocene rhinoceroses.

Page(s): 50-53

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Published: Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant sciences, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Year: 2009

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