List of Transitional Fossils - Evolution of The Horse

Evolution of The Horse

The Hyracotherium → Equus Evolutionary Series
Appearance Taxa Relationships Status Description Image
60-45 Ma

Genus:

  • Hyracotherium
40-30 Ma

Genus:

  • Mesohippus
20 Ma

Genus:

  • Parahippus
17-11 Ma

Genus:

  • Merychippus
12 Ma

Genus:

  • Pliohippus
1.8-0 Ma

Genus:

  • Equus

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