Mastodon (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The American mastodon was a large mammal that roamed North America during the Pleistocene epoch.
- Mastodon fossils have been found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- The mastodon's distinctive molar teeth, with their flat, plate-like surfaces, distinguish it from the mammoth.
- Scientists have been studying the remains of a mastodon found in a tar pit in California to learn more about its behavior and habitat.
- The discovery of a nearly complete mastodon skeleton in a Michigan bog has provided valuable insights into the evolution of these prehistoric creatures.