archaeotherium Definition
- 1an extinct genus of entelodont artiodactyl endemic to North America during the Eocene through early Miocene epochs (37.2—16.3 million years ago)
- 2also known as the 'terror pig', it was a large, omnivorous mammal with a massive head and powerful jaws
Using archaeotherium: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archaeotherium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Archaeotherium is an extinct animal that lived millions of years ago.
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The terror pig, or Archaeotherium, was a large and powerful mammal.
Origins of archaeotherium
from Greek 'archaios' meaning 'ancient' + 'therion' meaning 'beast'
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Summary: archaeotherium in Brief
The term 'archaeotherium' [ahr-kee-uh-theer-ee-uhm] refers to an extinct genus of entelodont artiodactyl that lived in North America during the Eocene through early Miocene epochs. It was a large, omnivorous mammal with a massive head and powerful jaws, also known as the 'terror pig.'
