Castoroides (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct beavers of the Pleistocene; of eastern and southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Castoroides was a large extinct beaver species that lived during the Pleistocene era in the eastern and southern United States.
- Fossil records indicate that Castoroides was one of the largest known beaver species to have ever existed.
- Scientists have discovered several Castoroides fossils in the southern United States, which has helped researchers understand the species' habitat and behavior.
- During the Pleistocene era, Castoroides coexisted with other now-extinct species of mammals.
- Studies suggest that Castoroides was significantly larger than modern beavers and had distinct characteristics that allowed them to adapt to their environment.