Horolodectes
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Horolodectes sunae is a prehistoric eutherian mammal species from the Late Paleocene of northern Alberta, Canada. The generic name means "hourglass biter" in Greek in direct reference of the hourglass-shape of its teeth.
Quick Facts Horolodectes Temporal range: Late Paleocene, Scientific classification ...
Horolodectes Temporal range: Late Paleocene | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Clade: | Eutheria |
Family: | †Horolodectidae |
Genus: | †Horolodectes Scott et al. 2006 |
Type species | |
Horolodectes sunae |
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Horolodectes, along with the slightly older genus Ferrequitherium, belongs to the family Horolodectidae.[1]