Daevoms

Daevoms are an extinct species of primates that once inhabited the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. They are known from fossil remains found in Myanmar, Thailand, and China, dating back to the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, around 20-10 million years ago.

The Daevoms were small to medium-sized primates, with estimated weights ranging from 3-10 kilograms. Fossil evidence suggests they had a long, thin snout, large eyes, and a flat, broad face. Their dental structure was characterized by a combination of primate and lemur-like features, including canine teeth that were distinctively pronounced.

Daevoms were likely arboreal, with their hands and feet adapted for grasping and climbing. Their skeletal remains show a mix of quadrupedal and bipedal features, indicating flexibility in their locomotor behavior. It is uncertain whether Daevoms were primarily herbivorous, as their diets are inferred based on fossilized pollen and plant material found in their digestive systems.

Daevoms coexisted with a diverse array of other primates during the Miocene epoch, including Pliopithecus and Limnopithecus. Their extinction event may have been the result of numerous factors, including climate change, habitat loss, and competition with other primate species. Further fossil discoveries and advanced dating techniques are needed to clarify the evolutionary history of Daevoms and their precise extinction timeline.