Order Dinocerata (Noun)
Meaning
Small order of primitive ungulates of the Paleocene and Eocene.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Dinocerata is characterized by the presence of horns and a distinctive dental structure.
- The early Eocene saw the emergence of the order Dinocerata, which would eventually give rise to several distinct families.
- Fossil records indicate that the order Dinocerata was widespread across North America during the Paleocene epoch.
- The discovery of a new species within the order Dinocerata has shed light on the evolutionary history of these ancient ungulates.
- The order Dinocerata is often considered a key transitional group in the evolution of modern ungulates.