Table 2. Distribution of selected synapomorphic dental and cranial character states of the Rhinocerotinae to the Z143/Z147 Rhinocerotid.
Aceratheriina |
Z143/Z147 |
Teleoceratina |
Z143/Z147 |
Rhinocerotina |
Z143/Z147 |
Indentation of the metaloph (postfossette) on the P2-4 |
+ |
The base of the anterior zygomatic process positioned low |
- |
Cheek teeth with cement present |
+ |
An irregular origination of the zygomatic process on the maxillary |
- |
Antecrochet always present on the upper molars |
+ |
Lingual cingulum on P2-4 is reduced to a knob |
+ |
Labial cingula on upper molars always absent |
+ |