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Recently, scientists have discovered new and distinct fossils of a small mammal resembling squirrels called treeshrew. In which part of India has it been discovered?
A)
Uttarakhand
B)
Meghalaya
C)
Jammu and Kashmir
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Jammu and Kashmir


Recently, Scientists have spotted fossils of a small mammal resembling squirrels called treeshrew (known as Sivatupaia ramnagarensis) belonging to a new genus and species from Jammu and Kashmir.

This treeshrew currently represents the oldest record of fossil tupaiids in the Siwaliks, extending their time range by 2.5-4.0 Million Years in the region.

Tupaiids refers to several species of East Indian and Asiatic insectivores of the family Tupaiidæ, somewhat resembling squirrels in size and arboreal habits. The nose is long and pointed.

Treeshrews are very rare elements of the fossil record, with only a few species known throughout the entire Cenozoic era..

Source : PIB

Published On : July 2, 2022
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