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First Synapsids

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Thu 21 May 2026
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First Synapsids

~308 Million years ago

Echinerpeton and Archaeothyris are among the oldest known synapsids. They mark the mammal-side branch of amniotes, recognized by the single temporal opening behind the eye. UCMP frames Synapsida as a 300-million-year-old group with mammals as one surviving branch, while Archaeothyris is commonly treated as one of the oldest undisputed synapsids.

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Michael Alan Prestwood
Author & Natural Philosopher
Prestwood writes on science-first philosophy, with particular attention to the convergence of disciplines. Drawing on his TST Framework, his work emphasizes rational inquiry grounded in empirical observation while engaging questions at the edges of established knowledge. With TouchstoneTruth positioned as a living touchstone, this work aims to contribute reliable, evolving analysis in an emerging AI era where the credibility of information is increasingly contested.
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