Eguakun

Eguakun is a genus of extinct lizard-like reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic period. Fossils of Eguakunodon have been found in Europe.

Description

Eguakun is known from limited fossil material, making a complete reconstruction challenging. However, based on the available remains, it possessed features suggesting a relatively small size and a body plan consistent with early diapsids. The teeth were pleurodont, meaning they were attached to the inner side of the jawbone.

Classification

The precise phylogenetic position of Eguakun within early diapsids remains debated. It has been considered a possible member of the Kuehneosauridae, a group of gliding reptiles known for their elongated ribs that formed wing-like structures. However, further analysis of the available fossil material and discovery of new specimens are needed to confirm its relationships with other reptile groups.

Discovery and Naming

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Significance

Eguakun contributes to our understanding of the diversity of reptiles during the Late Triassic period and the evolution of diapsids, a major group that includes lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and birds. Its possible relationship to gliding reptiles makes it relevant to studies of the origins of flight in reptiles.