toxodon

/ˈtɒksədɒn, ˈtɔksɒdɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct genus of large South American mammals, related to the glyptodonts.

“The discovery of the toxodon fossils has provided valuable insights into the evolution of ancient mammalian species.”

Synonyms

  • glyptodont
  • megatherium