This is an artist's representation of the possible appearance of a therapsid. Therapsids, now extinct, were reptilians which were descended from the stem reptiles. They are presumed to be the ancestors of the mammals. "Non-reptilian" characteristics of members of this group were thoracic and pelvic skeletal features which permitted the legs to be positioned directly underneath the body.
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