Phylogenetic Tree (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Phylogenetic Tree

Caption

This is a phylogenetic tree showing mammal backbone evolution: Edaphosaurus, Thrinaxodon, today's mouse.

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Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology.

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