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mesohippus

 

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Noun mesohippus has 1 sense
  1. mesohippus - North American 3-toed Oligocene animal; probably not directly ancestral to modern horses
    --1 is a kind of
    horse, Equus caballus
    --1 is a member of genus Mesohippus

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Mesohippus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A genus of extinct three-toed horses that lived in North America during the Eocene epoch.

Usage: Mesohippus was an important precursor to modern horses, representing an intermediate stage in their evolution.

Sample sentence 1: The fossilized remains of Mesohippus provide valuable insights into the evolutionary history of horses.

Sample sentence 2: Scientists study the dental structure of Mesohippus to understand the dietary habits of ancient horses.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to characteristics or qualities associated with Mesohippus.

Usage: The Mesohippus fossils were found in a locality rich in other ancient mammalian remains.

Sample sentence 1: The paleontologist discovered a set of Mesohippus vertebrae at the dig site.

Sample sentence 2: The rock layers from the Eocene epoch often contain traces of Mesohippus activity.


Part of Speech: Local

Sense: Referring to something specific to or associated with a particular region or area.

Usage: The local Mesohippus festival celebrates the rich paleontological history of the region.

Sample sentence 1: The museum organized a guided tour of the local Mesohippus exhibit.

Sample sentence 2: The town's mascot, named Meso, is a life-sized replica of a Mesohippus.


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