toxodontia
/tɒksɒnˈdɪsɪə/Definitions
1. noun
an extinct suborder of large, herbivorous mammals that lived during the Cenozoic Era, characterized by their distinctive tooth structure.
“Fossil discoveries have shed light on the lives of ancient toxodonts, which roamed the Americas during the Paleogene period.”
2. plurality of the above noun
the extinct suborder of large, herbivorous mammals as a group.
“Toxodontia fossils have been found in several regions of South America, providing valuable insights into the evolution of these creatures.”