gomphotheriidae (Meaning)
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gomphotheriidae (n)
elephants extinct since the Pleistocene
Synonyms & Antonyms of gomphotheriidae
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gomphotheriidae Sentence Examples
- The Gomphotheriidae family encompassed a diverse group of extinct proboscideans that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
- Gomphotheriids were characterized by their flattened skulls, tusks, and distinctive cheek teeth.
- The genus Cuvieronius, belonging to the Gomphotheriidae, possessed a unique dental formula with reduced premolars.
- Stegodon elephantoides, a species within the Gomphotheriidae, exhibited pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males having larger tusks and molars.
- The distribution of Gomphotheriidae spanned Eurasia, Africa, and North America, with various species adapting to different habitats.
- Gomphotherium angustidens, a well-known Gomphotheriidae species, was common in Miocene environments.
- The evolution of Gomphotheriidae played a significant role in shaping the proboscidean lineage.
- Gomphotheriids coexisted with other megafauna, including mastodons and mammoths.
- The extinction of Gomphotheriidae occurred in the Pleistocene epoch, coinciding with the decline of other large mammals.
- The study of Gomphotheriidae fossils provides valuable insights into past climates, ecosystems, and species interactions.
FAQs About the word gomphotheriidae
elephants extinct since the Pleistocene
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No antonyms found.
The Gomphotheriidae family encompassed a diverse group of extinct proboscideans that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
Gomphotheriids were characterized by their flattened skulls, tusks, and distinctive cheek teeth.
The genus Cuvieronius, belonging to the Gomphotheriidae, possessed a unique dental formula with reduced premolars.
Stegodon elephantoides, a species within the Gomphotheriidae, exhibited pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males having larger tusks and molars.
