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Sivaladapidae

fossil primate family
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  • Notharctus
    adapiform
    / Evolution and classification

    Asian sivaladapids remain poorly documented anatomically, especially in comparison with notharctines and adapids. The cheek teeth of larger sivaladapids, such as Sivaladapis and Guangxilemur, were clearly adapted for folivory, but those of smaller taxa such as Paukkaungia likely evolved for a diet primarily of fruits.

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    Asian sivaladapids remain poorly documented anatomically, especially in comparison with notharctines and adapids. The cheek teeth of larger sivaladapids, such as Sivaladapis and Guangxilemur, were clearly adapted for folivory, but those of smaller taxa such as Paukkaungia likely evolved for a diet primarily of fruits.

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