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Tricuspes is an extinct genus of cynodont that lived in what would be Europe during the Triassic from 203.6—199.6 mya, existing for approximately 4 million years. Three species are known: Tricuspes tubingensis Huene, 1933, Tricuspes sigogneauae Hahn et al. 1994 and Tricuspes tapeinodon Godefroit and Battail, 1997, which are all from the Late Triassic (Rhaetian) period in continental Europe.
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Places of discovery
Teeth of Tricuspes tubingensis Huene have been found at the following locations:
Dentition
This genus is represented only by isolated teeth found in continental Europe. Its postcanine molariform teeth are tricuspate or tetracuspate and the tooth roots are incipiently divided.
References
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