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Omomyidae

fossil primate family
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The Omomyidae were a family of fossil primates that lived during the Eocene Epoch, approximately 56 to 33.9 million years ago. These primates emerged in North America, Europe, Egypt, and Asia. They are considered possible ancestors of monkeys and apes.12

The Eocene Epoch saw the diversification of primates, with Omomyidae appearing alongside other families like Tarsiidae and Adapidae. While the exact evolutionary path is complex, Omomyidae represent an important branch in primate evolution, contributing to the lineage that would eventually lead to modern monkeys and apes.21

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  1. Tertiary Period - Primates
  2. primate - Eocene
  3. Oligocene Epoch

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