Eotungids
Eotungids are an extinct group of early mammaliforms known from fragmentary Paleogene fossils in Eurasia. The name, from Greek eos (dawn), reflects their status as early members of a northern Eurasian lineage linked by dental and cranial features reported in several studies. Because remains are fragmentary, the circumscription of Eotungidae as a natural group is debated.
Taxonomy and phylogeny: The placement of eotungids within Placentalia is uncertain. Some authors propose they are
Morphology and ecology: Known remains indicate small to medium body size. Teeth are low-crowned and bunodont
Fossil record and distribution: Eotungid fossils have been reported mainly from East and Central Asia and parts