Phylum Chordata | Scientific name Theosodon lydekkeeri Rank Genus | |
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Similar Litopterna, Macraucheniidae, Diadiaphorus, Thoatherium, Cramauchenia | ||
Theosodon is an extinct genus of litoptern mammal from the early Miocene of South America.
Theosodon bore a superficial resemblance the modern guanaco, and was around 2 metres (6.6 ft) in length, weighing up to 95.6 kg. It had a long neck and tapir-like, three-toed feet. Judging from the position of its nostrils, Theosodon had a short trunk, though shorter than its other relatives, such as Macrauchenia.
Theosodon had a full set of 44 teeth, and its lower mandible was very thin and large.
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