EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY

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Evolution and Diversity - Dogs

Introduction

Dogs are man's best friend but do we know about them? They have a history of about 40million years. Their past consists of a small carnivorous mammal called Miacis which grow and then gave rise to Cynodictis. Then Cynodictis gave rise to Cynodesmus and Tomoritus over 10 million years ago, which in turn gave rise to present day canids. Evolution was nonstop, and wolves, foxes, jackals, and coyotes came into existence. However, development of domestic dogs came from coyotes.

The dog family comprises ...