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6.65" Partial Oreodont (Merycoidodon) Upper Skull - South Dakota
This is a 6.65" long, partial upper skull of an oreodont (Merycoidodon sp.). It was collected from the White River Formation in Pennington County, South Dakota and would be approximately 30-35 million years old. The upper jaw still contains several well-preserved teeth. A section of rock has been left attached to this specimen.
Comes with a display stand to assist with presentation.
Artist's reconstruction of Merycoidodon. By Nobu Tamura (http://spinops.blogspot.com) Creative Commons License
Comes with a display stand to assist with presentation.
Artist's reconstruction of Merycoidodon. By Nobu Tamura (http://spinops.blogspot.com) Creative Commons License
Oreodonts are an extinct mammal most closely related to camels and pigs. They have no close relatives living today. They were herbivorous, with short faces and fang-like canine teeth. About the size of a sheep, they roamed the plains of North America in huge numbers during the Oligocene period.
SPECIES
Merycoidodon sp.
LOCATION
Pennington County, South Dakota
FORMATION
Brule Formation, White River Badlands Group
SIZE
Skull: 6.65" long, Entire specimen: 6.65 x 6.5"
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#270139
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