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Hipparion

Hipparion

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An extinct horse with three toes that lived millions of years ago
  • noun
  • /ˌhɪpəˈrɪən/
  • Specialized
: Hipparion
  • A display at the natural history museum features a reconstructed skeleton of Hipparion.

Examples

  • Scientists believe that Hipparion roamed the grasslands of Eurasia millions of years ago.

  • The Hipparion was a fascinating prehistoric creature.

  • The paleontologist carefully examined the fossilized skull of a Hipparion found in the ancient riverbed.

  • Did you know that Hipparions had three toes?

  • The Hipparion was a unique type of horse known for its three toes on each foot.

  • Fossils of the Hipparion have been found in various locations, showing how widespread these horses were.

  • Scientists study the Hipparion to understand the evolution of horses through prehistoric times.

Surface Forms

Hipparion singular
Hipparions plural

Etymology

Hipparion comes from the Greek root hippos meaning 'horse' plus a small ending, so it literally means 'little horse'. That's why this name was given to an extinct, horse-like animal that walked on three toes.