Scientists have made an important discovery about the history of modern ungulates. A newly discovered species that is quite small in size, today ancestor of creatures such as cows, deer and pigs It was said that this could happen.

Research shows what appeared on the planet after the extinction of dinosaurs on the subject of mammals sheds light. It should be noted that the findings were recently published in the Journal of Mammalian Evolution.

This species, called Militocodon lydae, had a maximum weight of 455 grams and appeared after the dinosaurs disappeared.

The new species discoveredMilitocodon lydae” Was called. These creatures, thought to be the ancestors of many modern-day species, around the rats Although it is listed as having dimensions, the weight is 45up to 5 gramsIt was reported that r was able to get out. You can see an image of this creature above.

Militocodon lydae was identified thanks to the skull and jaw bones discovered at a fossil site called Coral Bluffs in the US state of Colorado. Researchers, the species About 65 million years ago He thinks he’s alive. In other words, they appeared shortly after the dinosaurs disappeared.

The newly discovered species is one of the first mammal species to emerge after the extinction of the dinosaurs.PeriptychidaeIt has the potential to shed light on the mysteries of the ‘family’. Experts say these could be an important step in unraveling the evolutionary history of mammals, adding that they have examined them using techniques such as advanced scanning techniques, dental comparisons with other species and 3D reconstruction. In studies, it is not the animal’s teeth grinding, but functions such as cutting and crushing He was seen using it. This is a sign that the species may be the ancestor of species such as cows, pigs and deer.

Still not much has been found about Militocodon lydae. Still more research and research is needed to understand whether the animal is really the species we think it is. New discoveries can help us learn more about early mammals.