Darwinius - Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Darwinius
dar-win-E-us

Darwinius masillae has had great popularity since it was described; the name honors Charles Darwin. This primate had raise great debates in paleontology, some suggest it was a transitional form (a missing link) between prosimians (lemurs) and simians (monkeys, apes) while others disagree. The only fossil ever found of Darwinius was a young female, dubbed Ida. It had opposable thumbs, grasping hands, flexible yet short limbs, and a "tooth-comb" in the lower jaw (used for grooming).

Described by: Jens Franzen - 2009

Habitat: Forests, lake shores

Fossil finds: Germany, Europe