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Term: Genus Smiledon

Description:

The genus Smiledon refers to a group of extinct large carnivorous mammals, commonly known as "saber-toothed cats". These prehistoric creatures are characterized by their long, curved, and razor-sharp canine teeth. The genus Smiledon is part of the family Felidae and is believed to have lived during the Pleistocene epoch.

Senses:

1. Sense: Biological Taxonomy

   In biological taxonomy, the genus Smiledon belongs to the family Felidae and the order Carnivora.

   Example sentence: The scientists classified the fossils they found as belonging to the genus Smiledon.

2. Sense: Prehistoric Carnivore

   In the context of prehistoric animals, the genus Smiledon refers to the group of saber-toothed cats that lived during the Pleistocene epoch.

   Example sentence: The genus Smiledon included some of the most fearsome predators of the Pleistocene era.

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