genus gomphotherium

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Noun genus gomphotherium has 1 sense

Gomphotherium, genus Gomphotherium - type genus of the Gomphotheriidae
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Gomphotheriidae, family Gomphotheriidae
--₁ has members: gomphothere

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Genus Gomphotherium

Description:

The genus Gomphotherium refers to an extinct group of Proboscidea, which are elephant-like mammals. These ancient mammals lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs and are known for their long, curved tusks.

Sample sentences:

The genus Gomphotherium belongs to the family Gomphotheriidae.
Gomphotherium fossils have been found in various parts of the world.
The distinctive feature of Gomphotherium is its shovel-shaped lower incisors.
Scientists believe that Gomphotherium had a diet composed mainly of leaves and shrubs.

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