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megatheriidae

 

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Noun megatheriidae has 1 sense
  1. Megatheriidae, family Megatheriidae - extinct ground sloths
    --1 is a kind of mammal family
    --1 is a member of Xenarthra, suborder Xenarthra
    --1 has members:
     megatherian, megatheriid, megatherian mammal; Megatherium, genus Megatherium

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Megatheriidae

Megatheriidae is a family of extinct ground-dwelling sloths that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. These immense creatures possessed long and sturdy limbs, enabling them to move across the ground with relative ease. Megatheriidae is considered one of the most fascinating and iconic groups of mammalian megafauna in the fossil record.

Part of Speech: Noun

1. (Paleontology) A family of extinct sloths characterized by their large size and powerful limbs.

Sample Sentence:

The Megatheriidae family of sloths roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene, captivating scientists and paleontologists with their enormous stature and peculiar lifestyle.

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