glyptotherium Definition
- 1an extinct genus of glyptodont, a group of large, heavily armored mammals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch
- 2the type genus of the family Glyptodontidae
Using glyptotherium: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glyptotherium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Glyptotherium was one of the largest glyptodonts, measuring up to 3 meters in length.
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The fossils of Glyptotherium have been found in North and South America.
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Glyptotherium had a bony shell covering its body, with a small head and a long tail.
Origins of glyptotherium
from Greek 'glyptos' meaning 'carved' and 'therion' meaning 'beast'
Summary: glyptotherium in Brief
The term 'glyptotherium' [glip-tuh-theer-ee-uhm] refers to an extinct genus of glyptodonts, heavily armored mammals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. Glyptotherium was one of the largest glyptodonts, measuring up to 3 meters in length. Its fossils have been found in North and South America.
