Palorchestopsids
Palorchestopsids are an extinct group of marsupials belonging to the order Diprotodontia. They are known for their distinctive, large, and often tapir-like snouts, which are a unique characteristic among Australian marsupials. The fossil record indicates that palorchestopsids lived in Australia from the Oligocene to the Pleistocene epochs.
The most striking feature of palorchestopsids is their highly specialized forelimbs and claws. These were robust
The exact phylogenetic placement of palorchestopsids within Diprotodontia has been a subject of ongoing research. Historically,
Fossils of palorchestopsids have been found across various parts of Australia, indicating a widespread distribution during