hemimerus

/hɛmɪˈmɪərəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, large, carnivorous mammals that lived during the Paleocene epoch.

“Hemimerus fossils were discovered in North America and provide valuable insights into the evolution of mammals.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous mammal
  • paleocene mammal

Antonyms

  • herbivorous mammal
  • omnivorous mammal