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What kind of animal was Prorosmarus alleni?
Prorosmarus alleni was an extinct true seal, also called a phocid seal. It is known from fossil remains rather than living populations.
When did Prorosmarus alleni live?
The species lived during the Tertiary period. Its fossils were discovered in Miocene deposits, a part of that broader geologic interval.
Where were fossils of Prorosmarus alleni found?
Fossil remains were discovered in Miocene deposits in Maryland, United States. The find provides evidence of extinct phocid seals in that region's past marine environments.
Is Prorosmarus alleni related to modern true seals?
Yes. It is classified as a phocid, the group commonly called true seals, so it belongs to the same broad family as modern harbor seals and gray seals.
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