Morganucodon

Author: Leandro Alegsa

13-11-2022

Morganucodon is an early mammaliaform genus.^p79 It lived during the latest Upper Triassic or earliest Jurassic.^p299

Unlike many other early mammals, Morganucodon is known from abundant and well preserved material. Most of this comes from Glamorgan in Wales (Morganucodon watsoni).

According to Kemp, it is impossible to say whether the rock fissures (cracks), where the remains were found, are latest Triassic or earliest Jurassic.^p142

Morganucodon first appeared about 205 million years ago. "It was a small animal with a skull 2-3 cm in length and a body length of about 10 cm [4 inches]. In general appearance it would have looked like a shrew or mouse".^p143

Questions and Answers

Q: What is Morganucodon?

A: Morganucodon is an early mammaliaform genus that lived during the latest Upper Triassic or earliest Jurassic.

Q: Where is most of the well-preserved material of Morganucodon found?

A: Most of the well-preserved material of Morganucodon is found in Glamorgan in Wales.

Q: What is the size of Morganucodon's skull?

A: Morganucodon's skull is 2-3 cm in length.

Q: When did Morganucodon first appear?

A: Morganucodon first appeared about 205 million years ago.

Q: What is the general appearance of Morganucodon?

A: In general appearance, Morganucodon would have looked like a shrew or mouse.

Q: Is it possible to determine whether the rock fissures where Morganucodon remains were found are latest Triassic or earliest Jurassic?

A: According to Kemp, it is impossible to say whether the rock fissures, where the remains were found, are latest Triassic or earliest Jurassic.

Q: Is abundant material of Morganucodon available for study?

A: Yes, unlike many other early mammals, Morganucodon is known from abundant and well-preserved material.