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Figure 1 Fossil of Orcinus Citoniensis, An Extinct Killer Whale

The Orcinus citoniensis, an extinct species of killer whale that lived between 2.5-3.6 million years ago during the Pliocene epoch, is an ancestor of the modern killer whale (Orcinus orca). The remains of O. citoniensis were found in Italy in 1883, while the first record of the modern orca was in 1955. Both species are in the genus Orcinus and are distinguished by their time period and location.

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Figure 1 Fossil of Orcinus Citoniensis, An Extinct Killer Whale

The Orcinus citoniensis, an extinct species of killer whale that lived between 2.5-3.6 million years ago during the Pliocene epoch, is an ancestor of the modern killer whale (Orcinus orca). The remains of O. citoniensis were found in Italy in 1883, while the first record of the modern orca was in 1955. Both species are in the genus Orcinus and are distinguished by their time period and location.

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1. An example of an extinct species which is the ancestor of a species alive today (e.g.

a dinosaur to
a current animal or fish) - OR –
The Orcinus citoniensis, an extinct species of killer whale, which could be a specie that
potentially marked the transition between the orca and other dolphins.

A. The scientific name of both species (genus and species is preferred)


Orcinus citoniensis
Orcinus orca (modern orca)

B. Time era both species lived (includes present day)


Orcinus citoniensis: during the Pliocene epoch (between 2.5 and 3.6 million years ago)
Orca: present day

C. Where the species were found (if fossils) or are found (if extant)

An incomplete skeleton of the citoniensis was found in a farm outside of Cetona In Italy in 1883

The first record of the orca was found in 1955

D. Photos of both species

E. Site any/all sources used for your post, including photos (copy/paste websites used)

Figure 1 Fossil of Orcinus citoniensis, an extinct killer whale


Figure 2 Modern orca skeleton

Figure 3 The modern killer whale (Orcinus orca)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_whale

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcinus_citoniensis

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/03/new-killer-whale-species-discovered

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