Excellent video, and in my opinion a very clear explanation of two of the traditional subdivisions of therapsids. I really find the Permian just crammed with fascinating animals the predated the further divisions in groups like :reptiles" and "mammals", and of course they were weird conglomerations of traits that don't fit into the neat taxonomic boxes we keep in our heads to store things in.
I’ve been subscribed almost from the beginning, and I really enjoy your content! I’m curious on your thoughts of any eugenodonts being super predators, namely Helicoprion and Edestus. Based on your criteria, I’d think Helicoprion doesn’t fit, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on Edestus.
Hey thanks so much! And ah yes! Such Wonderfully weird animals... The short answer is probably yes for Edestus, at least in communities in which it was the largest predator. And it's certainly not an omnivore, is that that would make it a middle order super predator. If you haven't read it already, the most recent comprehensive treatment of these beasts is published in the anatomical record. It's a free download if you're interested: "Saws, Scissors, and Sharks: Late Paleozoic Experimentation with Symphyseal Dentition". Have a great Christmas!
Merry Christmas Prof Steve ! Thanks for all the fantastic, interesting presentations.
Hey thank you!
Excellent video, and in my opinion a very clear explanation of two of the traditional subdivisions of therapsids.
I really find the Permian just crammed with fascinating animals the predated the further divisions in groups like :reptiles" and "mammals", and of course they were weird conglomerations of traits that don't fit into the neat taxonomic boxes we keep in our heads to store things in.
Thank you! And agreed. The Permian is amazing.
You've earned a subscriber! Great resource for paleontology news, thank you, sir! Happy holidays to you :D
Welcome aboard! Great and thank you very much.
I hope you had happy holidays! We hope to know more about these forerunners of mammalian predators!
Hey thank you. Unfortunately I spent the last couple of days marking essays! But it will enjoy a New Year's Eve.
Ah yes, where it all began!
Indeed!
Thanks
@@elizabethmccabe5933 jeez thanks so much Elizabeth! And a very happy new year to you!
I’ve been subscribed almost from the beginning, and I really enjoy your content! I’m curious on your thoughts of any eugenodonts being super predators, namely Helicoprion and Edestus. Based on your criteria, I’d think Helicoprion doesn’t fit, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on Edestus.
Hey thanks so much! And ah yes! Such Wonderfully weird animals... The short answer is probably yes for Edestus, at least in communities in which it was the largest predator. And it's certainly not an omnivore, is that that would make it a middle order super predator. If you haven't read it already, the most recent comprehensive treatment of these beasts is published in the anatomical record. It's a free download if you're interested: "Saws, Scissors, and Sharks: Late Paleozoic Experimentation with Symphyseal Dentition". Have a great Christmas!
Meerry christmass profff
Thanks and merry Christmas to you too!
Your Tasmanian cousin introduced me to your channel
@@BrendanMoonHotCheddar great! Hope you keep watching!
Wroe did you get any coal this year?
483 no, you?