Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Djebelemur Martinezi Hartenberger And Marandar, 1992

Poorly known adapoid prosimian from the early Eocene of Africa, belonging to the notharctid subfamily Cercamoniinae; monotypic; some authors consider this genus to be allied with the anthropoids. Known from mandibular fragment containing cheek teeth; an associated maxilla is referred to Tabelia. Small body mass estimated at 100 g. Bunodont dental morphology and small body size suggestive of frugivory.

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