megaceros Definition
an extinct species of deer with enormous antlers that lived during the Pleistocene epoch.
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a common name for Megaloceros giganteus, a related species of deer with large antlers that lived in Ireland and other parts of Europe during the same period as Megaceros
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Pleistocene megafauna
a term used to describe the large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, including Megaceros and other extinct species such as woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats
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the collection of all known fossils, including those of Megaceros, that provide evidence of past life on Earth
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Summary: megaceros in Brief
Megaceros [meg-uh-sair-ohs] is an extinct species of deer that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. It is known for its enormous antlers, which are among the largest of any deer species. Megaceros is part of the Pleistocene megafauna, a group of large animals that lived during the same period, and is often referred to as the Irish elk. Its fossils are part of the fossil record, which provides evidence of past life on Earth.
