Glyptodont

/ˈɡlɪptədɒnt/ noun

Definition

A variant or individual member of the glyptodon genus; any of the large armored Pleistocene mammals with grooved teeth.

Etymology

From 'glyptodon.' This form emphasizes individual specimens or the family classification of these extinct animals.

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Glyptodont remains are so complete that paleontologists can reconstruct their behavior—fossil trackways show they sometimes traveled in herds, revealing social structures in these ancient armor-plated giants.

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