Merycochoerus
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merycochoerus-259-562679
title:
Merycochoerus
text:
Merycochoerus is an extinct genus of oreodont of the family Merycoidodontidae, endemic to North America. They lived during the Early Oligocene 33.9—30.8 mya, existing for approximately 3 million years. Fossils are widespread through the western United States. Merycochoerus was a cud-chewing plant-eater with a long face, tusk-like canine teeth, heavy body, long tail, short feet, and four-toed hooves. The 1 metre (3.3 ft) long animals are thought to have been amphibious, as members of the genus po
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Extinct genus of mammals
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merycochoerus
date created:
date modified:
2023-12-21T12:40:41Z
main entity:
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image:
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13
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