megathere

[meg-uh-thir]

megathere Definition

a large, extinct, ground-dwelling mammal of the family Megatheriidae, native to South America during the Pleistocene epoch.

Using megathere: Examples

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  • Example

    The megathere was a slow-moving herbivore that weighed several tons.

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    The bones of the megathere were discovered in a cave in Argentina.

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Summary: megathere in Brief

A 'megathere' [meg-uh-thir] is an extinct, ground-dwelling mammal that lived in South America during the Pleistocene epoch. It was a slow-moving herbivore that weighed several tons and its bones have been discovered in various locations.