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Andrewsiphius minor is an extinct species of early cetacean belonging to the family Remingtonocetidae, which lived during the Middle Eocene epoch. Fossils of this archaeocete were discovered in the Harudi Formation of Gujarat, India, indicating it inhabited the ancient coastal Tethys Sea. It was named in honor of the American explorer and naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews. As a remingtonocetid, it possessed a long, slender snout and was likely a specialized marine predator that still retained hind limbs.
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What was Andrewsiphius minor?
Andrewsiphius minor was an extinct species of early cetacean. It belonged to the family Remingtonocetidae and lived during the Middle Eocene.
Where were Andrewsiphius minor fossils found?
Fossils were discovered in the Harudi Formation of Gujarat, India. The geological setting indicates that it lived in an ancient coastal environment.
Was Andrewsiphius minor an early whale?
Yes, it was an archaeocete, meaning an early fossil cetacean. Its family, Remingtonocetidae, represents an early stage in whale evolution.
When did Andrewsiphius minor live?
It lived during the Middle Eocene epoch. The species inhabited ancient coastal waters near what is now Gujarat, India.
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