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Description	Deutsch: Evolution der Pferde. Zusammengestellt aus Skeletten des Staatlichen Museums für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Deutschland. Von links nach rechts: Größenentwicklung, biometrische Veränderung des Schädels, Reduktion der Zehen (linker Vorderfuß). English: Equine evolution. Composed from Skeletons of Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Germany. From left to right: Size development, biometrical changes in the cranium, reduction of toes (left forefoot) Highest point of the withers Equus 1.5 m Pliohippus 1.2 m Merychippus 0.8 m Mesohippus 0.5 m. Français : Représentation de l'évolution des équidés, composée en utilisant des squelettes des collections du Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde de Karlsruhe, en Allemagne. De gauche à droite: taille, changements biométriques dans le crâne, réduction du nombre d'orteils (pied avant gauche). Hauteur au garot Equus 1,5 m Pliohippus 1,2 m Merychippus 0,8 m Mesohippus 0,5 m.
Date	29 September 2010
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Author	H. Zell ( User:Llez)

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