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Noun castoroides has 1 sense
  1. Castoroides, genus Castoroides - extinct beavers of the Pleistocene; of eastern and southern United States
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Castoridae, family Castoridae

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Term: Castoroides

Description:

Castoroides, also known as the Giant Beaver, is an extinct genus of massive rodents that lived during the Pleistocene era. They were native to North America and closely resembled modern beavers but were much larger in size.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (Scientific Name):

Castoroides was a giant rodent belonging to the family Castoridae. It is classified as an extinct genus within the Rodentia order.

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Noun (Prehistoric Animal):

In paleontology, Castoroides refers to a massive prehistoric animal, the Giant Beaver. It was one of the largest rodents to have ever existed, rivaling the size of a black bear.

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Adjective (Related to Castoroides):

When referring to anything related to Castoroides, the term "castoroides" can be used as an adjective.

Example sentence: The castoroides skeleton was carefully reconstructed by paleontologists.

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Verb (Action of Castoroides):

The term "castoroides" can also be used as a verb to describe the actions or behaviors of the Giant Beaver.

Example sentence: The castoroides expertly constructed a dam to create a pond.

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