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Genus Gomphotherium (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Gomphotheriidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Gomphotherium is the type genus of the Gomphotheriidae family, which includes several extinct species of proboscideans.
  • The genus Gomphotherium was first described in the 19th century based on fossil remains found in North America.
  • Gomphotherium is considered the most well-known genus within the Gomphotheriidae family due to its widespread fossil distribution.
  • Studies of the genus Gomphotherium have provided valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of proboscideans during the Miocene epoch.
  • Fossil records indicate that the genus Gomphotherium coexisted with other extinct proboscideans, such as mammoths and mastodons.

Synonyms

  • Gomphotherium

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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