basilosaurus Definition
an extinct genus of large, predatory, serpentine whales that lived during the late Eocene period, approximately 41.3 to 33.9 million years ago.
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Basilosaurus cetoides
the type species of the genus Basilosaurus, a large predatory whale that lived during the late Eocene period
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a type of whale with a long, slender body and a snake-like appearance
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Summary: basilosaurus in Brief
The term 'basilosaurus' [bəˌsɪləˈsɔːrəs] refers to an extinct genus of large, predatory, serpentine whales that lived during the late Eocene period, approximately 41.3 to 33.9 million years ago. The type species of the genus is Basilosaurus cetoides, and it is characterized by its long, slender body and snake-like appearance. The Eocene period lasted from about 56 to 33.9 million years ago.
