Basiloterus
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| Basiloterus Temporal range: Late Eocene
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Basiloterus
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| B. husseini |
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Basiloterus husseini was a late Eocene primitive whale. As with all other members of Basilosauridae, it was a hypercarnivorous predator.
Fossil finds
Basiloterus husseini is the closest known relative of Basilosaurus, but was not as large or elongated. B. husseini is found in late Eocene strata of Pakistan.
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References
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