machaerodus (Meaning)
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machaerodus (n.)
Alt. of Machairodus
Synonyms & Antonyms of machaerodus
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machaerodus Sentence Examples
- The ancient saber-toothed cat, known as Machaerodus, possessed colossal, sword-like canines.
- Machaerodus hunters stalked and ambushed prey in the thick undergrowth of prehistoric forests.
- The distinctive teeth of Machaerodus evolved to penetrate the tough hides of herbivores.
- Fossils of Machaerodus have been discovered in North America, Eurasia, and Africa.
- Machaerodus lived alongside other formidable predators, such as saber-toothed tigers and dire wolves.
- The extinction of Machaerodus approximately 10,000 years ago remains a mystery.
- Researchers believe that the decline of its preferred prey or competition from newer predators may have contributed to Machaerodus' demise.
- Machaerodus is often portrayed as a fearsome predator in popular culture and literature.
- The largest species of Machaerodus, Machaerodus horribilis, could reach a body length of up to 10 feet.
- The scientific study of Machaerodus and its prehistoric relatives contributes to our understanding of ancient ecosystems and the evolution of mammalian carnivores.
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Alt. of Machairodus
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No antonyms found.
The ancient saber-toothed cat, known as Machaerodus, possessed colossal, sword-like canines.
Machaerodus hunters stalked and ambushed prey in the thick undergrowth of prehistoric forests.
The distinctive teeth of Machaerodus evolved to penetrate the tough hides of herbivores.
Fossils of Machaerodus have been discovered in North America, Eurasia, and Africa.
