Species Classification: Ameridelphia

In Depth        Didelphodon acquired its name because of its similar dentition to a modern day opossum, which in turn has indicated a matching diet of insects and small animals. Its body morphology also suggests adaptation for burrowing, a good survival tactic when you consider the predatory dinosaurs of its time. As an ancient marsupial, Didelphodon … Read more

In Depth        Although Alphadon is only named from teeth,‭ ‬these are very similar to possums.‭ ‬Combined with our current knowledge of other late Cretaceous mammals,‭ ‬palaeontologists have concluded that Alphadon was probably a possum-like mammal that fed upon a variety‭ ‬of insects and fruits.‭ ‬Additionally Alphadon is classed as a marsupial which means that young … Read more