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Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon & Rhyncosaurus
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Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon & Rhyncosaurus
Sketch design for models to be constructed at Crystal Palace. Watercolour painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, 1809-1889
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Amphibia Amphibian Archosauromorpha Diapsid Diapsida Labyrinthodontia Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida Temnospondyli Therapsid Therapsida Dicynodont Dicynodontia Rhynchosauria Theriodont Theriodontia
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This watercolor painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, created in the late 19th century, showcases three prehistoric creatures: Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon, and Rhynchosaurus. Each animal represents a distinct branch of the vertebrate evolutionary tree, showcasing the diversity of life that existed millions of years ago. The Dicynodon, a dicynodontid dicynodont, is depicted with a flat, elongated snout and two pairs of horns on its head. This large, herbivorous therapsid was characterized by its two sets of teeth, one for grinding plant material and another for shearing it. Next to the Dicynodon stands the Labyrinthodon, a temnospondyl temnospondyl. This amphibian exhibits a complex skull structure with numerous bony projections, giving it an intricate appearance. Labyrinthodons were semi-aquatic animals, inhabiting shallow waters and wetlands, and were among the last major groups of amphibians to exist before the rise of the dinosaurs. At the far right of the painting, the fearsome Rhynchosaurus dominates the scene. This rhynchosaurid rhynchosaur is easily recognizable by its distinctive, horn-covered snout, which was used for both defense and offense. Rhynchosaurids were archosauromorph reptiles, belonging to the archosauria clade, which also includes dinosaurs and crocodiles. Waterhouse Hawkins' masterful painting not only captures the unique features of these ancient creatures but also highlights the intricate relationships between various animal groups in the context of the broader evolutionary tree of life.
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