Horse History Flashcards
1
Q
general trends of evolution
A
- increase in size
- increase in length of face
- increase in size of cheek teeth
- decrease in toes
2
Q
the first horse genus
A
eohippus
3
Q
present day horse genus
A
equus
4
Q
the evolution of horses
A
eohippus –> mesohippus –> merychippus –> philohippus –> equus
5
Q
Ungulate definition
A
hoofed animal
6
Q
odd-toed ungulate
A
horses, asses, zebra
- rhinos and tapirs
7
Q
horse family
A
equidae
8
Q
horse species
A
caballus
