Трагоцерины (Tragocerinae) Восточной Европы

Abstract

Based on the studies of new materials and the revision of old Neogenic Bovidae of the Tragocerini tribe in the territory of Eastern Europe, different genera of these pecu¬liar ruminants are differentiated. Their adaptation peculiarities and phylogenetic interre¬lations are considered; groupings possibly worth distinguishing as individual subtribes are suggested. A simultaneous habitation in the territory of Eastern Europe of several Tragocerini genera belonging to different phylogenetic branches was due to their parallel development, adaptation to various food, habitats, etc.