Ramoceros

Ramoceros is one of several genera that originated from the subfamily Merycodontinae, of which the pronghorn is the only surviving remnant. In fact, pronghorn is the only surviving remnant of the entire family Antilocapridae. Merriamoceros was originally placed in Ramoceros (as Ramoceros coronatus). ==Description==

'' Ramoceros was a prehistoric relative of modern pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), which is a species of artiodactyl mammal indigenous to interior western and central North America. The horns of Ramoceros are notable in that one horn, either the left or right, is always about three to four times larger than the other. ==Paleobiology==

The long forked horns of Ramoceros may have been used by rival males in competition. Like other antilocaprids, Ramoceros regrew their horns every year, forming new horns growing on bony centers. ==Bibliography==